New Moon
Monday, 20 July 2020 · 18:33 local in London
2020-07-20 17:33 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:33 local time in London on 20 July. 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Jul
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 18:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:33
Next moonset
21:21
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2020
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:33 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jul · Moon -2°
Aug 2020
3
Full Moon
Below horizon16:59 local · Mon, Mon 3 Aug · Moon -37°
Aug 2020
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Tue, Tue 11 Aug · Moon -23°
Aug 2020
19
New Moon
Not visible03:42 local · Wed, Wed 19 Aug · Moon -15°