New Moon
Wednesday, 1 October 1997 · 17:52 local in London
1997-10-01 16:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 17:52 local time in London on 1 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
1 Oct
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 17:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:36
Next moonset
18:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1997
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:22 local · Thu, Thu 9 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 1997
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Thu, Thu 16 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 1997
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:48 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon 52°
Oct 1997
31
New Moon
Not visible10:01 local · Fri, Fri 31 Oct · Moon 23°