New Moon Dates for 2026 and 2027, and Why You Can’t See It
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A new Moon happens when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. Its sunlit side faces away from us, so the Moon disappears from view for a night or two. The calendar below lists every new Moon from December 2026 to December 2027 with exact U.S. Naval Observatory times in UTC, and marks the next one using your device’s date.
New Moon dates for late 2026 and 2027
Times are in UTC, so convert them to your time zone before planning. August 2027 has two new Moons, on 2 and 31 August, because the 29.5-day lunar cycle is shorter than most months. The new Moons of 6 February and 2 August are also solar eclipses.
| New Moon (UTC) | Moon’s zodiac sign | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2026, 00:52 UTC | Sagittarius | — |
| Jan 7, 2027, 20:24 UTC | Capricorn | — |
| Feb 6, 2027, 15:56 UTC | Aquarius | Annular solar eclipse |
| Mar 8, 2027, 09:29 UTC | Pisces | — |
| Apr 6, 2027, 23:51 UTC | Aries | — |
| May 6, 2027, 10:58 UTC | Taurus | — |
| Jun 4, 2027, 19:40 UTC | Gemini | — |
| Jul 4, 2027, 03:02 UTC | Cancer | — |
| Aug 2, 2027, 10:05 UTC | Leo | Total solar eclipse |
| Aug 31, 2027, 17:41 UTC | Virgo | Second new Moon of August |
| Sep 30, 2027, 02:36 UTC | Libra | — |
| Oct 29, 2027, 13:36 UTC | Scorpio | — |
| Nov 28, 2027, 03:24 UTC | Sagittarius | — |
| Dec 27, 2027, 20:12 UTC | Capricorn | — |
Why you can’t see a new Moon
At new Moon, the Moon lies in almost the same direction as the Sun. The half lit by the Sun faces away from Earth, and the side facing us is dark and lost in the Sun’s glare. The Moon also rises and sets with the Sun, so it crosses the sky during the day.
Most months, the new Moon passes slightly above or below the Sun, because the Moon’s orbit is tilted by about five degrees. When the line-up is close enough, the Moon covers part or all of the Sun and we get a solar eclipse. That only happens in eclipse seasons, roughly every six months.
When the first crescent appears
As the Moon moves east of the Sun, a thin waxing crescent appears low in the west just after sunset. It is usually easiest to spot one or two days after new Moon, depending on the season, your latitude and how clear your horizon is. Some calendars, including the Islamic calendar, begin each month with the sighting of this first crescent, so their dates can differ from the astronomical new Moon.
On the following evenings, you may notice the dark part of the Moon glowing faintly beside the crescent. That is earthshine: sunlight reflected by Earth onto the Moon.
New Moons in astrology
This is optional symbolism. Astrologers see a new Moon as a fresh start in the sign where the Sun and Moon meet, listed in the table. If you enjoy setting intentions, the new Moon manifestation guide offers a simple method. A new Moon does not decide outcomes; your choices do.
Common questions
Can you ever see the new Moon?
Only during a solar eclipse, when it appears as a dark disk in front of the Sun. Never look at the Sun without proper eclipse protection; the solar eclipse guide explains how to watch safely.
Does the new Moon happen at the same time everywhere?
Yes. The moment is the same worldwide, but your local clock and date can differ from the UTC time in the table.
How long until the next full Moon?
About two weeks. A full cycle of phases, from one new Moon to the next, averages about 29.5 days.