Date
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
New Moon April 2027
The New Moon in April 2027 occurs on Wednesday, April 7, 2027 at 01:51 CEST and stands in the zodiac sign of Aries ♈. Spring new moon night — observe Lyrid meteors.
New Moon April 2027 — All Details
Time
01:51 CEST
Zodiac Sign
Aries ♈
Cosmic Hint
Spring new moon night — observe Lyrid meteors.
New Moon April 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
On April 7, 2027 the Moon is about 384,000 km from Earth, slightly below the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 8th closest of 13 New Moons in 2027; the New Moon of March (394,000 km) was about 11,000 km farther away, the one of May (373,000 km) will be about 11,000 km closer.
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, April 7, the Moon rises in London at 06:00 BST and sets at 20:53, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 19:42 to sunrise at 06:22 (about 10.7 hours). Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Stargazing & Dark Skies
Deep Sky Observation
Around New Moon, the night sky is at its darkest. Weak celestial objects such as distant galaxies, star clusters, and faint nebulae are best observed now without light pollution from the moon.
Starry Night
Perfect timing for milky way photography or deep space astrophotography. A clear sky combined with a new moon delivers outstanding celestial clarity.
Tip for April 2027
Around the April new moon the Lyrid meteors show without moonlight — look northeast after midnight.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon April 2027
When is the New Moon in April 2027?
Wednesday, April 7, 2027, at exactly 01:51 CEST. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of April 2027?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Aries ♈.
Why is a New Moon good for stargazing?
Without moonlight, the night sky is significantly darker. Faint deep-space objects like nebulae and galaxies are much easier to see. Moonlight can wash out thousands of stars that are visible during a new moon.
What is worth observing during the April 2027 New Moon?
Around the April new moon the Lyrid meteors show without moonlight — look northeast after midnight.
How far away is the Moon at the April 2027 New Moon?
On April 7, 2027 the Moon is about 384,000 km from Earth, slightly below the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 8th closest of 13 New Moons in 2027; the New Moon of March (394,000 km) was about 11,000 km farther away, the one of May (373,000 km) will be about 11,000 km closer.