New Moon
Wednesday, 26 April 2017 · 13:16 local in London
2017-04-26 12:16 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 13:16 local time in London on 26 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Apr
2017
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 13:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:41
Next moonset
20:13
Next events
Calendar →May 2017
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:47 local · Wed, Wed 3 May · Moon -10°
May 2017
10
Full Moon
Above horizon22:43 local · Wed, Wed 10 May · Moon 18°
May 2017
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:33 local · Fri, Fri 19 May · Moon -7°
May 2017
25
New Moon
Not visible20:45 local · Thu, Thu 25 May · Moon -3°