New Moon
Monday, 20 November 2006 · 22:18 local in London
2006-11-20 22:18 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:18 local time in London on 20 November. 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Nov
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 22:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:32
Next moonset
15:42
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2006
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:29 local · Tue, Tue 28 Nov · Moon -49°
Dec 2006
5
Full Moon
Above horizon00:25 local · Tue, Tue 5 Dec · Moon 64°
Dec 2006
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:32 local · Tue, Tue 12 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 2006
20
New Moon
Not visible14:01 local · Wed, Wed 20 Dec · Moon 5°