Date
Tuesday, August 31, 2027
New Moon August 2027
The New Moon in August 2027 occurs on Tuesday, August 31, 2027 at 19:41 CEST and stands in the zodiac sign of Virgo ♍. Perseid meteors under a perfect dark new moon sky.
New Moon August 2027 — All Details
Time
19:41 CEST
Zodiac Sign
Virgo ♍
Cosmic Hint
Perseid meteors under a perfect dark new moon sky.
New Moon August 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
This New Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on August 31, 2027, the Moon is only about 360,000 km from Earth, well below the mean distance of 384,400 km. By the 90 percent rule (distance within the closest 10 percent of its orbit, perigee of this orbit about 359,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2027 it is the 3rd closest of 13 New Moons; it is about 3,000 km farther away than the New Moon of August 2 (357,000 km) and about 7,000 km closer than the one of September (367,000 km). A New Moon near perigee is invisible itself, but it noticeably strengthens the spring tides along the coasts. August 2027 has two New Moons: on August 2 and on August 31. The second New Moon in a calendar month is sometimes called a "Black Moon". The New Moon of August 2 also coincides with a total solar eclipse (full details).
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, August 31, the Moon rises in London at 05:43 BST and sets at 19:36, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 19:51 to sunrise at 06:12 (about 10.3 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 August 2027
A perfect match: the Perseid maximum plus a moonless sky — face northeast from 10 pm at a dark site.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon August 2027
When is the New Moon in August 2027?
Tuesday, August 31, 2027, at exactly 19:41 CEST. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of August 2027?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Virgo ♍.
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 August 2027 New Moon?
A perfect match: the Perseid maximum plus a moonless sky — face northeast from 10 pm at a dark site.
How far away is the Moon at the August 2027 New Moon?
This New Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on August 31, 2027, the Moon is only about 360,000 km from Earth, well below the mean distance of 384,400 km. By the 90 percent rule (distance within the closest 10 percent of its orbit, perigee of this orbit about 359,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2027 it is the 3rd closest of 13 New Moons; it is about 3,000 km farther away than the New Moon of August 2 (357,000 km) and about 7,000 km closer than the one of September (367,000 km). A New Moon near perigee is invisible itself, but it noticeably strengthens the spring tides along the coasts. August 2027 has two New Moons: on August 2 and on August 31. The second New Moon in a calendar month is sometimes called a "Black Moon". The New Moon of August 2 also coincides with a total solar eclipse.