New Moon
Saturday, 20 March 2004 · 22:42 local in London
2004-03-20 22:42 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:42 local time in London on 20 March. 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Mar
2004
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 22:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:32
Next moonset
18:58
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2004
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Mon, Mon 29 Mar · Moon 24°
Apr 2004
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Mon, Mon 5 Apr · Moon -41°
Apr 2004
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Mon, Mon 12 Apr · Moon 4°
Apr 2004
19
New Moon
Not visible14:21 local · Mon, Mon 19 Apr · Moon 45°