Date
Sunday, July 4, 2027
New Moon July 2027
The New Moon in July 2027 occurs on Sunday, July 4, 2027 at 05:02 CEST and stands in the zodiac sign of Cancer ♋. Peak of the Milky Way season — Milky Way visible to the naked eye.
New Moon July 2027 — All Details
Time
05:02 CEST
Zodiac Sign
Cancer ♋
Cosmic Hint
Peak of the Milky Way season — Milky Way visible to the naked eye.
New Moon July 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
This New Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on July 4, 2027, the Moon is only about 359,000 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 358,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2027 it is the 2nd closest of 13 New Moons; it is about 5,000 km closer than the New Moon of June (364,000 km) and about 1,000 km farther away than the one of August (357,000 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 4, the Moon rises in London at 04:37 BST and sets at 22:03, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 21:20 to sunrise at 04:50 (about 7.5 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 2027
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 2027
When is the New Moon in July 2027?
Sunday, July 4, 2027, at exactly 05:02 CEST. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of July 2027?
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 2027 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 2027 New Moon?
This New Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on July 4, 2027, the Moon is only about 359,000 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 358,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2027 it is the 2nd closest of 13 New Moons; it is about 5,000 km closer than the New Moon of June (364,000 km) and about 1,000 km farther away than the one of August (357,000 km). A New Moon near perigee is invisible itself, but it noticeably strengthens the spring tides along the coasts.