New Moon
Thursday, 17 September 2020 · 12:00 local in London
2020-09-17 11:00 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:00 local time in London on 17 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
17 Sep
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 12:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:38
Next moonset
19:41
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2020
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:55 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon -38°
Oct 2020
1
Full Moon
Above horizon22:05 local · Thu, Thu 1 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 2020
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:40 local · Sat, Sat 10 Oct · Moon 24°
Oct 2020
16
New Moon
Not visible20:31 local · Fri, Fri 16 Oct · Moon -20°