Date
Thursday, May 6, 2027
New Moon May 2027
The New Moon in May 2027 occurs on Thursday, May 6, 2027 at 12:59 CEST and stands in the zodiac sign of Taurus ♉. Mild May new moon night — ideal for spring galaxies (Virgo Cluster).
New Moon May 2027 — All Details
Time
12:59 CEST
Zodiac Sign
Taurus ♉
Cosmic Hint
Mild May new moon night — ideal for spring galaxies (Virgo Cluster).
New Moon May 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
On May 6, 2027 the Moon is about 373,000 km from Earth, well below the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 6th closest of 13 New Moons in 2027; the New Moon of April (384,000 km) was about 11,000 km farther away, the one of June (364,000 km) will be about 9,000 km closer.
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, May 6, the Moon rises in London at 04:42 BST and sets at 21:18, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 20:31 to sunrise at 05:23 (about 8.9 hours). Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Meteor showers and eclipses
The Eta Aquariids peak (May 5–6) is exactly on the night of 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 May 2027
In the moonless May night the spring galaxies ride high: the Virgo Cluster and M81/M82 are within reach of a small telescope.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon May 2027
When is the New Moon in May 2027?
Thursday, May 6, 2027, at exactly 12:59 CEST. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of May 2027?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Taurus ♉.
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 May 2027 New Moon?
In the moonless May night the spring galaxies ride high: the Virgo Cluster and M81/M82 are within reach of a small telescope.
How far away is the Moon at the May 2027 New Moon?
On May 6, 2027 the Moon is about 373,000 km from Earth, well below the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 6th closest of 13 New Moons in 2027; the New Moon of April (384,000 km) was about 11,000 km farther away, the one of June (364,000 km) will be about 9,000 km closer.
Can I see meteors around the New Moon of May 2027?
The Eta Aquariids peak (May 5–6) is exactly on the night of the peak: ideal dark-sky conditions, the moonless sky reveals even faint meteors.