New Moon
Monday, 29 September 2008 · 09:12 local in London
2008-09-29 08:12 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 09:12 local time in London on 29 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
29 Sep
2008
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 09:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:26
Next moonset
18:17
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2008
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:04 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon -47°
Oct 2008
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:03 local · Tue, Tue 14 Oct · Moon 31°
Oct 2008
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:55 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2008
28
New Moon
Not visible23:14 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon -57°