Date
Monday, November 9, 2026
New Moon November 2026
The New Moon in November 2026 occurs on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 08:02 CET and stands in the zodiac sign of Scorpio ♏. Long dark autumn nights
New Moon November 2026 — All Details
Time
08:02 CET
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio ♏
Cosmic Hint
Long dark autumn nights
New Moon November 2026: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
On November 9, 2026 the Moon is about 398,000 km from Earth, well above the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 11th closest of 12 New Moons in 2026; the New Moon of October (388,000 km) was about 10,000 km closer, the one of December (405,000 km) will be about 7,000 km farther away.
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, November 9, the Moon rises in London at 07:45 GMT and sets at 15:53, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 16:21 to sunrise at 07:09 (about 14.8 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 November 2026
Around the November new moon neither moonlight nor twilight spoils the Leonids — peak usually near Nov 17.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon November 2026
When is the New Moon in November 2026?
Monday, November 9, 2026, at exactly 08:02 CET. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of November 2026?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Scorpio ♏.
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 November 2026 New Moon?
Around the November new moon neither moonlight nor twilight spoils the Leonids — peak usually near Nov 17.
How far away is the Moon at the November 2026 New Moon?
On November 9, 2026 the Moon is about 398,000 km from Earth, well above the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 11th closest of 12 New Moons in 2026; the New Moon of October (388,000 km) was about 10,000 km closer, the one of December (405,000 km) will be about 7,000 km farther away.