Date
Monday, December 27, 2027
New Moon December 2027
The New Moon in December 2027 occurs on Monday, December 27, 2027 at 21:12 CET and stands in the zodiac sign of Capricorn ♑. Longest new moon nights of the year — Geminid meteor shower.
New Moon December 2027 — All Details
Time
21:12 CET
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn ♑
Cosmic Hint
Longest new moon nights of the year — Geminid meteor shower.
New Moon December 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
On December 27, 2027 the Moon is about 398,000 km from Earth, well above the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 11th closest of 13 New Moons in 2027; the New Moon of November (388,000 km) was about 10,000 km closer, the one of January (405,000 km) will be about 7,000 km farther away.
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, December 27, the Moon rises in London at 08:16 GMT and sets at 15:28, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 15:57 to sunrise at 08:06 (about 16.2 hours). Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Meteor showers and eclipses
The Ursids peak (December 22–23) is 5 days from the peak: ideal dark-sky conditions, the moonless sky reveals even faint meteors.
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 December 2027
The longest nights of the year: up to 14 hours of darkness for the winter Milky Way, the Pleiades and the Orion Nebula.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon December 2027
When is the New Moon in December 2027?
Monday, December 27, 2027, at exactly 21:12 CET. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of December 2027?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Capricorn ♑.
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 December 2027 New Moon?
The longest nights of the year: up to 14 hours of darkness for the winter Milky Way, the Pleiades and the Orion Nebula.
How far away is the Moon at the December 2027 New Moon?
On December 27, 2027 the Moon is about 398,000 km from Earth, well above the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 11th closest of 13 New Moons in 2027; the New Moon of November (388,000 km) was about 10,000 km closer, the one of January (405,000 km) will be about 7,000 km farther away.
Can I see meteors around the New Moon of December 2027?
The Ursids peak (December 22–23) is 5 days from the peak: ideal dark-sky conditions, the moonless sky reveals even faint meteors.