New Moon
Saturday, 14 October 2023 · 18:55 local in London
2023-10-14 17:55 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:55 local time in London on 14 October. 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
14 Oct
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 18:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:07
Next moonset
18:17
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2023
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:29 local · Sun, Sun 22 Oct · Moon -51°
Oct 2023
28
Full Moon
Above horizon21:24 local · Sat, Sat 28 Oct · Moon 35°
Nov 2023
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:37 local · Sun, Sun 5 Nov · Moon 48°
Nov 2023
13
New Moon
Not visible09:28 local · Mon, Mon 13 Nov · Moon 12°