New Moon
Thursday, 27 April 2006 · 20:44 local in London
2006-04-27 19:44 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:44 local time in London on 27 April. 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
27 Apr
2006
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 20:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:33
Next moonset
21:50
Next events
Calendar →May 2006
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon -17°
May 2006
13
Full Moon
Below horizon07:51 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon -27°
May 2006
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:21 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon 12°
May 2006
27
New Moon
Not visible06:26 local · Sat, Sat 27 May · Moon 15°