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New Moon: The Beginning of the Lunar Cycle

The new moon phase marks the start of the lunar cycle. During this phase, the moon is hidden from view as it aligns between the Earth and the Sun, with its illuminated side facing away from us. It is a time of darkness in the night sky, and the moon appears absent, signaling the fresh beginning of the lunar journey.
This phase occurs every 29.5 days, and its brief darkness gives way to the gradual illumination that follows.

Dates of the new moon phase

DateEndsVisibility
Wednesday, December 17, 2025Saturday, December 20, 20252.9 ~ 1.36
Friday, January 16, 2026Monday, January 19, 20262.36 ~ 2.14
Sunday, February 15, 2026Wednesday, February 18, 20261.65 ~ 3.7
Tuesday, March 17, 2026Thursday, March 19, 20260.83 ~ 1.88
Wednesday, April 15, 2026Friday, April 17, 20262.14 ~ 0.85
Thursday, May 14, 2026Sunday, May 17, 20263.72 ~ 3.08
Saturday, June 13, 2026Monday, June 15, 20261.2 ~ 1.95
Sunday, July 12, 2026Tuesday, July 14, 20262.07 ~ 1.04
Monday, August 10, 2026Thursday, August 13, 20263.15 ~ 3.08
Wednesday, September 9, 2026Friday, September 11, 20261 ~ 1.52
Thursday, October 8, 2026Sunday, October 11, 20262.21 ~ 2.73
Saturday, November 7, 2026Tuesday, November 10, 20260.99 ~ 3.8