New Moon
Thursday, 4 November 2021 · 21:15 local in London
2021-11-04 21:15 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:15 local time in London on 4 November. 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Nov
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 21:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:37
Next moonset
16:50
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2021
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Thu, Thu 11 Nov · Moon -10°
Nov 2021
19
Full Moon
Below horizon08:58 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -11°
Nov 2021
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:28 local · Sat, Sat 27 Nov · Moon 8°
Dec 2021
4
New Moon
Not visible07:43 local · Sat, Sat 4 Dec · Moon -3°