New Moon

astronomy

A New Moon occurs when the Moon aligns with the Sun in ecliptic longitude, positioning the unlit hemisphere toward Earth and making the lunar disk mostly invisible from Earth. O...

lunar-phases

A new moon occurs when the Moon sits between the Earth and the Sun, with its unlit side facing us. In January 2026, this phase marks a practical reset point for astronomers, pla...

symbolism-and-interpretation

A new moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun share the same ecliptic longitude, placing the lunar disk between Earth and the Sun. During this phase the side of the Moon that face...

astrology

The Cancer new moon marks the moment the Sun and Moon share the same celestial longitude in the zodiac sign Cancer. It is a monthly phase tied to emotion, home, care, and intuit...

astrology

A new moon occurs when the Moon and Sun share the same ecliptic longitude, rendering the lunar disk dark from Earth. In horoscopic tradition, this phase marks a symbolic "blank...

astronomy

A new moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun share the same ecliptic longitude, placing the Moon between Earth and the Sun. From Earth, the side illuminated by the Sun faces full...

astrology

The new moon in Virgo occurs when the Moon and Sun share the same zodiac degree in Virgo, marking a fresh cycle of focused energy, practical intention setting, and attention to...

lunar-phase

The new moon in May 2025 occurs on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 , with the exact moment at 10:27 UTC (6:27 a.m. EDT / 3:27 a.m. PDT). At that instant, the Moon and Sun share the same...

astrology

A new moon in Libra occurs when the Sun and Moon align in the sign of Libra, marking a fresh cycle focused on relationships, values, and aesthetic balance. Often seen as a quiet...

astrology

A new moon occurs when the Moon aligns with the Sun, disappearing briefly from the night sky and marking a quiet point in the lunar cycle. In astrology, this geometry is treated...