This year, new moons will occur on Jan. 13, Feb. 11, March 13, April 12, May 11, June 10, July 10, Aug. 8, Sept. 7, Oct. 6, Nov. 4, and Dec. 4. During this phase, the moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the sun, causing the "invisible" new moon. While it won't be visible in the night sky, the lack of moonlight does make for the best time to grab your telescope and observe the stars.