New Moon
Thursday, 6 June 2024 · 13:38 local in London
2024-06-06 12:38 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 13:38 local time in London on 6 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
64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Jun
2024
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 13:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:45
Next moonset
22:02
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2024
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:19 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -34°
Jun 2024
22
Full Moon
Above horizon02:08 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jun · Moon 8°
Jun 2024
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:53 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jun · Moon -17°
Jul 2024
5
New Moon
Not visible23:57 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jul · Moon -10°