New Moon
Thursday, 23 April 2020 · 03:26 local in London
2020-04-23 02:26 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:26 local time in London on 23 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
23 Apr
2020
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 03:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:23
Next moonset
20:34
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2020
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:38 local · Thu, Thu 30 Apr · Moon 49°
May 2020
7
Full Moon
Below horizon11:45 local · Thu, Thu 7 May · Moon -50°
May 2020
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:03 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon -30°
May 2020
22
New Moon
Not visible18:39 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon 16°