New Moon
Tuesday, 13 November 2012 · 22:08 local in London
2012-11-13 22:08 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:08 local time in London on 13 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
13 Nov
2012
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 22:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:56
Next moonset
16:39
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2012
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:32 local · Tue, Tue 20 Nov · Moon 16°
Nov 2012
28
Full Moon
Below horizon14:46 local · Wed, Wed 28 Nov · Moon -9°
Dec 2012
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:32 local · Thu, Thu 6 Dec · Moon -30°
Dec 2012
13
New Moon
Not visible08:42 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon 5°