India, June 12 -- The June 2026 new moon is being described by some astrologers as a "super new moon," a term used when a new moon occurs while the Moon is relatively close to Earth in its orbit. While you will not be able to see the moon in the sky during this phase, the event has attracted attention from both astronomy enthusiasts and astrology followers.

If you have been hearing about the June super new moon and wondering what it means, here is what you need to know.

A super new moon occurs when a new moon happens close to the Moon's perigee, the point in its orbit where it is nearest to Earth.

Unlike a supermoon that occurs during a full moon, a super new moon cannot be observed directly because the Moon is hidden in the Sun's glar...