New Moon
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 · 06:30 local in London
2017-09-20 05:30 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 06:30 local time in London on 20 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Sep
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 06:30 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:41
Next moonset
19:29
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2017
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:54 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon -43°
Oct 2017
5
Full Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Thu, Thu 5 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 2017
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:26 local · Thu, Thu 12 Oct · Moon 10°
Oct 2017
19
New Moon
Not visible20:12 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon -18°