New Moon
Tuesday, 2 September 1997 · 00:52 local in London
1997-09-01 23:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:52 local time in London on 2 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Sep
1997
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 00:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:37
Next moonset
19:53
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1997
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:31 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 1997
16
Full Moon
Above horizon19:51 local · Tue, Tue 16 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 1997
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:35 local · Tue, Tue 23 Sept · Moon -1°
Oct 1997
1
New Moon
Not visible17:52 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon 7°