NEW MOON. The next new moon is this Saturday, January 21, 2023. At what time exactly? What effects does it have on the body and nature?
[Mis à jour le 21 janvier 2023 à 18h00] The first new moon of the year 2023 will take place this Saturday, January 21. At what time exactly will this astronomical phenomenon occur where the moon is not visible from the earth? If the new moon has spiritual significance in astrology, what are the scientifically proven effects? According to certain scientific studies, it would have an effect on sleep and the tides for everyone. You will know more about it in our article.
On Saturday January 21 at 9:54:15 p.m. precisely, the new moon occurs. The schedule is established by the Institute of Celestial Mechanics and Ephemeris Calculation (IMCCE).
What are the effects of the new moon?
If scientists do not validate the theory of the effects of the moon on this or that astrological sign, it would indeed exert a magneto-gravitational influence on living things. What are the effects of the new moon on our body? In our file below, you will know all about the scientifically proven effects of the new moon, its meaning, dates and times of the next ones of the year.
What effect does the new moon have on sleep?
If the new moon marks the start of a new lunar cycle, it would also affect our sleep, scientists say. Indeed, a study carried out by researchers from the Sahlgrenska Academy of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden between January 2007 and November 2009 noted “a lengthening of REM sleep duration by 30 minutes” during the new moon phase. Conversely, during the full moon phase, the study observed “a 25-minute decrease in sleep time,” the review reports Science and Future.
What effect does the new moon have on the tides?
The new moon also influences the tides. High tides always occur during syzygy periods, when the moon and the Sun are in conjunction (new moon) or in opposition (full moon) in the same axis with the earth.
What is a New Moon?
The new moon, one of the four phases of the moon based on its positioning facing the sun, occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and the sun. Thus, its face visible from the earth is not at all illuminated by the sun. It is then difficult to observe with the naked eye, but is an interesting phase for astronomical observation, because the light of the moon interferes with the observation of the sky. The return to this same phase of the moon (synodic period which corresponds to the duration between two consecutive identical phases of the Moon) occurs approximately every 29 days and 12 hours.
What is the calendar of new moons in 2023 ?
The next New Moon will be on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Here are the dates and times for the next New Moons in 2023 in detail:
- January 21 at 9:54 p.m.
- February 20 at 8:07 a.m.
- March 21 at 6:24 p.m.
- April 20 at 6:14 a.m.
- May 19 at 5:54 p.m.
- June 18 at 06:38
- July 17 at 8:33 p.m.
- August 16 at 4:39 p.m.
- September 15 at 3:41 a.m.
- October 14 at 7:56 p.m.
- November 13 at 10:29 a.m.
- December 13 at 12:33 a.m.