New Moon
Wednesday, 14 April 2010 · 13:29 local in London
2010-04-14 12:29 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 13:29 local time in London on 14 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
14 Apr
2010
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 13:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:54
Next moonset
20:26
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2010
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:20 local · Wed, Wed 21 Apr · Moon 56°
Apr 2010
28
Full Moon
Below horizon13:19 local · Wed, Wed 28 Apr · Moon -57°
May 2010
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:15 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 19°
May 2010
14
New Moon
Not visible02:05 local · Fri, Fri 14 May · Moon -15°