New Moon
Monday, 7 October 1991 · 22:39 local in London
1991-10-07 21:39 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:39 local time in London on 7 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Oct
1991
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 22:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:02
Next moonset
18:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1991
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:33 local · Tue, Tue 15 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 1991
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Wed, Wed 23 Oct · Moon -23°
Oct 1991
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:11 local · Wed, Wed 30 Oct · Moon 52°
Nov 1991
6
New Moon
Not visible11:11 local · Wed, Wed 6 Nov · Moon 17°