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New Moon

New Moon

The Moon is between Earth and the Sun — the darkest skies of the month for deep-sky observing.

Your local time

28 Nov 2027, 08:54

Universal time

28 Nov 2027, 03:24 UTC

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Partially visible from New Delhi, IndiaNaked EyeVisible worldwide where sky conditions allow

At new moon the lunar disc is between Earth and the Sun and is not visible. These nights offer the darkest skies of the lunar month and are the best time for galaxies, nebulae and the Milky Way.

Observation details

Visibility
Partially visible
Best viewing time
28 Nov 2027, 05:54
Direction to look
SE · azimuth 134°
Altitude at peak
18.8°
Equipment
Naked Eye
Distance from Earth
391,555 km

At the exact peak the sky is still bright, but the object is -14° high in darkness nearby.

New Delhi, India

28.6139°, 77.2090° · default location

Photography & observing tips

  • Check the local weather forecast a few hours ahead; thin high cloud ruins more sessions than rain.
  • Get away from direct lights, even if you cannot leave town — a shadowed spot helps enormously.
  • Red torchlight preserves the dark adaptation you spent 20 minutes building.

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