New Moon = Sea of Stars hence the Dark Sky name (if you are lucky you might see the Milky Way... but best chances are at best places)
Humans adore the full moon, but few appreciate how it changes the rest of the night sky. It's nature's biggest light polluter. There's really no point poring over light pollution maps or carefully choosing a Dark Sky Place if you ignore the phases of the moon, because if it's bright, it will overwhelm all but the brightest stars.
Check out the cool tips:
https://www.space.com/stargazing/7-things-nobody-tells-you-about-stargazing-that-make-a-huge-difference








