New Moon
Thursday, 19 October 2017 · 20:12 local in London
2017-10-19 19:12 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:12 local time in London on 19 October. 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 Oct
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 20:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:54
Next moonset
18:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2017
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:22 local · Fri, Fri 27 Oct · Moon 0°
Nov 2017
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:23 local · Sat, Sat 4 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2017
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:37 local · Fri, Fri 10 Nov · Moon -16°
Nov 2017
18
New Moon
Not visible11:42 local · Sat, Sat 18 Nov · Moon 23°