Date
Sunday, October 11, 2026
The New Moon in October 2026 occurs on Sunday, October 11, 2026 and stands in the zodiac sign of Libra ♎. Two weeks before the Supermoon
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Libra ♎
Two weeks before the Supermoon
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.
Perfect timing for milky way photography or deep space astrophotography. A clear sky combined with a new moon delivers outstanding celestial clarity.
Sunday, October 11, 2026. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
The New Moon stands in the sign of Libra ♎.
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.