Date
Thursday, January 7, 2027
New Moon January 2027
The New Moon in January 2027 occurs on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 21:24 CET and stands in the zodiac sign of Capricorn ♑. Cold winter night — ideal for observing the Winter Hexagon.
New Moon January 2027 — All Details
Time
21:24 CET
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn ♑
Cosmic Hint
Cold winter night — ideal for observing the Winter Hexagon.
New Moon January 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
This New Moon is a micromoon: on January 7, 2027 the Moon is about 407,000 km away, close to the farthest point of its orbit (apogee of this orbit about 407,000 km). That makes it the 13th closest, i.e. one of the most distant New Moons of 2027; the New Moon of December (405,000 km) was about 2,000 km closer.
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, January 7, the Moon rises in London at 08:16 GMT and sets at 15:34, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 16:08 to sunrise at 08:04 (about 15.9 hours). Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Meteor showers and eclipses
The Quadrantids peak (January 3–4) is 4 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 January 2027
Use the early darkness: from late afternoon the Winter Hexagon with Sirius, Orion and Capella is fully visible.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon January 2027
When is the New Moon in January 2027?
Thursday, January 7, 2027, at exactly 21:24 CET. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of January 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 January 2027 New Moon?
Use the early darkness: from late afternoon the Winter Hexagon with Sirius, Orion and Capella is fully visible.
How far away is the Moon at the January 2027 New Moon?
This New Moon is a micromoon: on January 7, 2027 the Moon is about 407,000 km away, close to the farthest point of its orbit (apogee of this orbit about 407,000 km). That makes it the 13th closest, i.e. one of the most distant New Moons of 2027; the New Moon of December (405,000 km) was about 2,000 km closer.
Can I see meteors around the New Moon of January 2027?
The Quadrantids peak (January 3–4) is 4 days from the peak: ideal dark-sky conditions, the moonless sky reveals even faint meteors.