New Moon
Monday, 12 April 2021 · 03:31 local in London
2021-04-12 02:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:31 local time in London on 12 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Apr
2021
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 03:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:43
Next moonset
20:18
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2021
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:59 local · Tue, Tue 20 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 2021
27
Full Moon
Above horizon04:32 local · Tue, Tue 27 Apr · Moon 12°
May 2021
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:50 local · Mon, Mon 3 May · Moon -55°
May 2021
11
New Moon
Not visible20:00 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon 3°