Date
Tuesday, August 31, 2027
The New Moon in August 2027 occurs on Tuesday, August 31, 2027 and stands in the zodiac sign of Virgo ♍. Perseid meteors under a perfect dark new moon sky.
Tuesday, August 31, 2027
Virgo ♍
Perseid meteors under a perfect dark new moon sky.
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.
Perfect timing for milky way photography or deep space astrophotography. A clear sky combined with a new moon delivers outstanding celestial clarity.
Tuesday, August 31, 2027. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
The New Moon stands in the sign of Virgo ♍.
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.