Every year as December winds down, people who work with the moon ask the same question: "When are next year's new moons and full moons?" This page is your answer — a complete calendar of every new moon and full moon in 2027, with the zodiac sign each one falls in, so you can plan your intention-setting and your letting-go around the moon's rhythm.
A new moon and full moon calendar is simply a table of the exact moments, across a whole year, when the Moon reaches "new" (aligned with the Sun, the night sky at its darkest) and "full" (opposite the Sun, lit all night). In 2027 there are 13 new moons and 12 full moons — and it's an unusual year, because it holds two rare highlights at once: a Seasonal Blue Moon and a Black Moon (more on both below).
All times on this page are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) — adjust for your own timezone (for example, New York is usually UTC−5/−4, London UTC+0/+1, New Delhi UTC+5:30). The dates and times are astronomically precise (sourced from astronomer Fred Espenak's phase catalog); a ritual doesn't need that precision, so knowing "which day" is enough. One note on the Sign column: these are tropical zodiac (Western astrology) signs — the sign the Moon occupies in the tropical system — which is a different coordinate system from the astronomical constellations and may occasionally carry a different name. The two don't contradict each other.
2027 New Moon Calendar (UTC)
The new moon is the start of the lunar cycle — a symbolic return to zero, and traditionally the moment best suited to planting intentions and making wishes. A ritual any time within about 48 hours after the new moon still counts; you don't have to catch the exact minute.
| Date (UTC) | Time | Sign | Suggested intention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | 20:24 | Capricorn | Career · goals · discipline |
| Feb 6 | 15:56 | Aquarius | Freedom · innovation · community |
| Mar 8 | 09:29 | Pisces | Intuition · spirituality · healing |
| Apr 6 | 23:51 | Aries | Fresh starts · action · courage |
| May 6 | 10:58 | Taurus | Money · stability · the body |
| Jun 4 | 19:40 | Gemini | Learning · communication · connection |
| Jul 4 | 03:02 | Cancer | Home · emotions · security |
| Aug 2 | 10:05 | Leo | Confidence · creativity · being seen |
| Aug 31 | 17:41 | Virgo ★Black Moon | Health · order · daily habits |
| Sep 30 | 02:36 | Libra | Relationships · cooperation · balance |
| Oct 29 | 13:36 | Scorpio | Transformation · depth · intimacy |
| Nov 28 | 03:24 | Sagittarius | Expansion · adventure · belief |
| Dec 27 | 20:12 | Capricorn | Career · goals · discipline |
Notice two new moons in August? In UTC, the second — August 31 — is what's known as a "Black Moon," and it's why 2027 has 13 new moons in all.
2027 Full Moon Calendar (UTC)
The full moon is the night the Moon shines brightest. In lunar tradition it isn't the time for making new wishes — it's the time best suited to gratitude for what you've gathered, and to releasing what's been holding you back. Again, a day or two either side of the exact time works fine.
| Date (UTC) | Time | Sign | Name / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | 12:17 | Leo | Wolf Moon |
| Feb 20 | 23:23 | Virgo | Snow Moon |
| Mar 22 | 10:44 | Libra | Worm Moon |
| Apr 20 | 22:27 | Scorpio | Pink Moon |
| May 20 | 10:59 | Scorpio (~29°) | Flower Moon · Seasonal Blue Moon |
| Jun 19 | 00:44 | Sagittarius | Strawberry Moon |
| Jul 18 | 15:45 | Capricorn | Buck Moon |
| Aug 17 | 07:29 | Aquarius | Sturgeon Moon |
| Sep 15 | 23:04 | Pisces | Harvest Moon |
| Oct 15 | 13:47 | Aries | Hunter's Moon |
| Nov 14 | 03:26 | Taurus | Beaver Moon |
| Dec 13 | 16:09 | Gemini | Cold Moon |
2027's Two Highlights: a Seasonal Blue Moon (May 20) and a Black Moon (Aug 31)
2027 is one of those less common years that holds both a "Blue Moon" and a "Black Moon." Both names sound mysterious, but they're really calendar-and-naming phenomena rather than some special energy — and understanding what they actually are helps you make better use of them.
The Seasonal Blue Moon (May 20). An astronomical season — say, the spring equinox to the summer solstice — usually holds three full moons. When a season holds four, the third of those four is called a "Seasonal Blue Moon." In 2027 the spring season holds four full moons — March 22, April 20, May 20, and June 19 — so the third, the May 20 Flower Moon, is the year's seasonal blue moon. It falls at the very end of Scorpio (around 29°), which makes it a fitting night for deep release.
The Black Moon (Aug 31). The most common definition of a "Black Moon" is the second new moon within a single calendar month. In UTC, August 2027 holds two new moons — August 2 and August 31 — so the second, August 31, is the Black Moon. Worth noting: "Black Moon" isn't an official astronomical term, just a popular name for a second-new-moon month, much as "Blue Moon" began as everyday usage. (Because the calendar date depends on your timezone, in some parts of the world this second new moon lands on a different date, so your local calendar may place the Black Moon a little differently.)
How should you treat these two nights? Honestly, there's no scientific evidence that the "energy" on a blue or black moon differs from any other. But as a practice, they make lovely markers: on the blue moon, give yourself a little more ceremony and do one real act of release; on the black moon, use that second "reset" of the month to set an intention again. Think of them as two dates you've circled on your own calendar.
How to Use This Calendar
A lunar ritual needs no special tools, and you don't have to hit the exact minute. What matters is whether you're willing to pause at these two moments and check back in with yourself.
New moon: plant an intention. Find the new moon above, see which sign it falls in, and write your wish or intention around that theme — a Capricorn new moon for career and goals, a Cancer new moon for home and feeling. Write it concretely, in the present tense, as if it's already underway. Any time within 48 hours works. For the full how-to, see how to make a new moon wish.
Full moon: gratitude and release. Around the full moon, first write down what you're willing to be grateful for, then what you want to let go of — a fixation, an old "I'm not enough" belief, or simply the tiredness this month has piled up — and say goodbye to it in a way that means something to you. The full release ritual is in a full moon ritual: learning to let go.
If you'd like to compare with last year's rhythm, the 2026 new moon and full moon calendar is still here. Year by year, following the moon, you grow your own sense of cycle.
What Does It Mean When a Moon Falls in a Different Sign?
At a new moon the Sun and Moon sit at almost the same celestial longitude, so the new moon's sign is usually the Sun's sign at that time — the theme of what you're "planting." At a full moon the Moon sits roughly opposite the Sun, marking an area that's "come to harvest and release."
One reminder: the sign here is a mirror for self-reflection, not a verdict on your fate. You don't have to feel anxious because "this new moon is in a sign I don't like" — every new moon is a fresh start, and every full moon a chance to sort yourself out again. To write affirmations matched to each sign's energy, pair this with zodiac affirmations for all 12 signs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to do the ritual at the exact time on the chart?
No. The listed times are the astronomically precise moments the Moon reaches new or full, but a ritual is about your focus and intention, not the minute. Generally, within about 48 hours after a new moon, or a day or two either side of a full moon, is well within range. Pick a time you can actually be still.
Do a Blue Moon or Black Moon carry special energy?
Honestly, a blue moon and a black moon are essentially calendar-and-naming phenomena — a blue moon is the extra full moon in a season (or month), a black moon the second new moon in a month — and there's no scientific evidence their energy differs from any other day. Some people traditionally treat them as a "stronger" time to release or to wish; you can use them as a special marker and do a wholehearted ritual, without expecting anything beyond the ordinary.
Which timezone are these times in, and is the data reliable?
Everything here is in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) — adjust for your own timezone. The underlying new moon and full moon moments come from astronomer Fred Espenak's phase catalog (calculated in Universal Time), so the dates and times carry astronomical accuracy.
Are the signs astrological or astronomical?
They're the tropical zodiac of Western astrology — the astrological sign the Moon occupies. That's a different system from the astronomical constellations, which divide the sky by the actual star fields; the two can occasionally land on different names (the same full moon might sit in one constellation astronomically but be marked as a neighboring sign astrologically), and they don't contradict each other. This chart uses the tropical zodiac that manifestation and astrology practice generally rely on.
Can I still do a ritual if I can't see the moon (cloudy skies, indoors)?
Yes. A ritual's power comes from your inner focus, not from whether your eyes can see the moon. Even on a cloudy night or indoors, the Moon is still in its place; as long as you know "tonight is the new (or full) moon," you can grow quiet and go through the steps.
Save this 2027 calendar somewhere you'll find it — you won't have to look it up month after month. When the Moon goes dark, you plant a seed of intention; when it turns full, you practice setting down what you no longer need. And don't forget to circle May 20's blue moon and August 31's black moon — two nights the Moon has set aside this year, just for you to pause.