Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
New Moon July 2026
The New Moon in July 2026 occurs on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:44 CEST and stands in the zodiac sign of Cancer ♋. Milky Way at zenith
New Moon July 2026 — All Details
Time
11:44 CEST
Zodiac Sign
Cancer ♋
Cosmic Hint
Milky Way at zenith
New Moon July 2026: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
This New Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on July 14, 2026, 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 2026 it is the 3rd closest of 12 New Moons; it is about 3,000 km farther away than the New Moon of June (357,000 km) and about 7,000 km closer than the one of August (367,000 km). A New Moon near perigee is invisible itself, but it noticeably strengthens the spring tides along the coasts.
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, July 14, the Moon rises in London at 04:24 BST and sets at 21:53, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 21:13 to sunrise at 05:00 (about 7.8 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 July 2026
The Milky Way core now stands over the southern horizon — visible to the naked eye as a bright band on moonless nights.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon July 2026
When is the New Moon in July 2026?
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at exactly 11:44 CEST. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of July 2026?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Cancer ♋.
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 July 2026 New Moon?
The Milky Way core now stands over the southern horizon — visible to the naked eye as a bright band on moonless nights.
How far away is the Moon at the July 2026 New Moon?
This New Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on July 14, 2026, 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 2026 it is the 3rd closest of 12 New Moons; it is about 3,000 km farther away than the New Moon of June (357,000 km) and about 7,000 km closer than the one of August (367,000 km). A New Moon near perigee is invisible itself, but it noticeably strengthens the spring tides along the coasts.