Date
Monday, June 15, 2026
New Moon June 2026
The New Moon in June 2026 occurs on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 04:54 CEST and stands in the zodiac sign of Gemini ♊. Summer night without moonlight
New Moon June 2026 — All Details
Time
04:54 CEST
Zodiac Sign
Gemini ♊
Cosmic Hint
Summer night without moonlight
New Moon June 2026: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
This New Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on June 15, 2026, the Moon is only about 357,000 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 357,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2026 it is the 1st closest of 12 New Moons; it is about 1,000 km closer than the New Moon of May (359,000 km) and about 3,000 km closer than the one of July (360,000 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, June 15, the Moon rises in London at 04:10 BST and sets at 22:39, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 21:19 to sunrise at 04:42 (about 7.4 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 June 2026
Nights are short: the dark window centers on astronomical midnight — a first good look at the Summer Triangle.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon June 2026
When is the New Moon in June 2026?
Monday, June 15, 2026, at exactly 04:54 CEST. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of June 2026?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Gemini ♊.
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 June 2026 New Moon?
Nights are short: the dark window centers on astronomical midnight — a first good look at the Summer Triangle.
How far away is the Moon at the June 2026 New Moon?
This New Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on June 15, 2026, the Moon is only about 357,000 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 357,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2026 it is the 1st closest of 12 New Moons; it is about 1,000 km closer than the New Moon of May (359,000 km) and about 3,000 km closer than the one of July (360,000 km). A New Moon near perigee is invisible itself, but it noticeably strengthens the spring tides along the coasts.