New Moon
Friday, 13 September 1996 · 00:07 local in London
1996-09-12 23:07 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:07 local time in London on 13 September. 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
13 Sep
1996
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 00:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:00
Next moonset
19:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1996
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:23 local · Fri, Fri 20 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 1996
27
Full Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 27°
Oct 1996
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:04 local · Fri, Fri 4 Oct · Moon 11°
Oct 1996
12
New Moon
Not visible15:15 local · Sat, Sat 12 Oct · Moon 23°