New Moon
Tuesday, 7 September 2021 · 01:52 local in London
2021-09-07 00:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:52 local time in London on 7 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Sep
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 01:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:27
Next moonset
20:12
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2021
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:39 local · Mon, Mon 13 Sept · Moon 4°
Sept 2021
21
Full Moon
Above horizon00:55 local · Tue, Tue 21 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 2021
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:57 local · Wed, Wed 29 Sept · Moon 38°
Oct 2021
6
New Moon
Not visible12:05 local · Wed, Wed 6 Oct · Moon 35°