New Moon
Thursday, 20 April 2023 · 05:13 local in London
2023-04-20 04:13 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:13 local time in London on 20 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Apr
2023
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 05:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:04
Next moonset
20:47
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2023
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:20 local · Thu, Thu 27 Apr · Moon 45°
May 2023
5
Full Moon
Below horizon18:34 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon -17°
May 2023
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:28 local · Fri, Fri 12 May · Moon -35°
May 2023
19
New Moon
Not visible16:53 local · Fri, Fri 19 May · Moon 35°