New Moon
Friday, 22 September 2006 · 12:45 local in London
2006-09-22 11:45 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:45 local time in London on 22 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
22 Sep
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 12:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:46
Next moonset
18:54
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2006
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:04 local · Sat, Sat 30 Sept · Moon -30°
Oct 2006
7
Full Moon
Above horizon04:13 local · Sat, Sat 7 Oct · Moon 28°
Oct 2006
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:26 local · Sat, Sat 14 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 2006
22
New Moon
Not visible06:14 local · Sun, Sun 22 Oct · Moon -15°