New Moon
Tuesday, 12 October 1920 · 01:50 local in London
1920-10-12 00:50 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:50 local time in London on 12 October. The Moon passes near the Sun in the sky, so its Earth-facing side is unlit. Dark skies make this a good period for deep-sky observing.
Moon altitude
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Oct
1920
Viewing tips
- The Moon itself will not be visible.
- Use the darker sky for stars, the Milky Way, and deep-sky targets.
- Check that the Sun has fully set before using a telescope.
Visibility, honestly
Not visible — lost in the Sun's glare.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
New Moon · 0% lit
Phase at 01:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:46
Next moonset
18:17
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1920
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:29 local · Wed, Wed 20 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 1920
27
Full Moon
Below horizon14:09 local · Wed, Wed 27 Oct · Moon -19°
Nov 1920
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:35 local · Wed, Wed 3 Nov · Moon 46°
Nov 1920
10
New Moon
Not visible16:05 local · Wed, Wed 10 Nov · Moon 1°