New Moon
Thursday, 7 April 2016 · 12:24 local in London
2016-04-07 11:24 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:24 local time in London on 7 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Apr
2016
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 12:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:07
Next moonset
19:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2016
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:00 local · Thu, Thu 14 Apr · Moon -16°
Apr 2016
22
Full Moon
Below horizon06:24 local · Fri, Fri 22 Apr · Moon -1°
Apr 2016
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:29 local · Sat, Sat 30 Apr · Moon 14°
May 2016
6
New Moon
Not visible20:30 local · Fri, Fri 6 May · Moon -4°