New Moon
Sunday, 18 June 2023 · 05:37 local in London
2023-06-18 04:37 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:37 local time in London on 18 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Jun
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 05:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:06
Next moonset
22:22
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