Date
Saturday, February 6, 2027
New Moon February 2027
The New Moon in February 2027 occurs on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 16:56 CET and stands in the zodiac sign of Aquarius ♒. Clear late winter night — deep view into the Orion Nebula.
New Moon February 2027 — All Details
Time
16:56 CET
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius ♒
Cosmic Hint
Clear late winter night — deep view into the Orion Nebula.
New Moon February 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
This New Moon is a micromoon: on February 6, 2027 the Moon is about 403,000 km away, close to the farthest point of its orbit (apogee of this orbit about 406,000 km). That makes it the 12th closest, i.e. one of the most distant New Moons of 2027; the New Moon of January (407,000 km) was about 4,000 km farther away.
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, February 6, the Moon rises in London at 07:29 GMT and sets at 16:55, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 16:58 to sunrise at 07:30 (about 14.5 hours). Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Meteor showers and eclipses
This New Moon coincides with a annular solar eclipse.
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 February 2027
In crisp late-winter air, aim binoculars at the Orion Nebula (M42), due south after nightfall.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon February 2027
When is the New Moon in February 2027?
Saturday, February 6, 2027, at exactly 16:56 CET. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of February 2027?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Aquarius ♒.
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 February 2027 New Moon?
In crisp late-winter air, aim binoculars at the Orion Nebula (M42), due south after nightfall.
How far away is the Moon at the February 2027 New Moon?
This New Moon is a micromoon: on February 6, 2027 the Moon is about 403,000 km away, close to the farthest point of its orbit (apogee of this orbit about 406,000 km). That makes it the 12th closest, i.e. one of the most distant New Moons of 2027; the New Moon of January (407,000 km) was about 4,000 km farther away.