New Moon
Wednesday, 29 June 2022 · 03:52 local in London
2022-06-29 02:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:52 local time in London on 29 June. 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
29 Jun
2022
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 03:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:28
Next moonset
22:17
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2022
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:14 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jul · Moon -23°
Jul 2022
13
Full Moon
Below horizon19:38 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jul · Moon -16°
Jul 2022
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:19 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jul · Moon -14°
Jul 2022
28
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jul · Moon 20°