Date
Friday, September 11, 2026
New Moon September 2026
The New Moon in September 2026 occurs on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 05:27 CEST and stands in the zodiac sign of Virgo ♍. Autumn new moon night
New Moon September 2026 — All Details
Time
05:27 CEST
Zodiac Sign
Virgo ♍
Cosmic Hint
Autumn new moon night
New Moon September 2026: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
On September 11, 2026 the Moon is about 377,000 km from Earth, slightly below the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 7th closest of 12 New Moons in 2026; the New Moon of August (367,000 km) was about 10,000 km closer, the one of October (388,000 km) will be about 11,000 km farther away.
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, September 11, the Moon rises in London at 06:51 BST and sets at 19:25, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 19:25 to sunrise at 06:30 (about 11.1 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 September 2026
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) climbs high: in a moonless autumn night it shows in binoculars as a hazy patch.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon September 2026
When is the New Moon in September 2026?
Friday, September 11, 2026, at exactly 05:27 CEST. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of September 2026?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Virgo ♍.
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 September 2026 New Moon?
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) climbs high: in a moonless autumn night it shows in binoculars as a hazy patch.
How far away is the Moon at the September 2026 New Moon?
On September 11, 2026 the Moon is about 377,000 km from Earth, slightly below the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 7th closest of 12 New Moons in 2026; the New Moon of August (367,000 km) was about 10,000 km closer, the one of October (388,000 km) will be about 11,000 km farther away.