New Moon
Tuesday, 3 September 2024 · 02:56 local in London
2024-09-03 01:56 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:56 local time in London on 3 September. 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Sep
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 02:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:25
Next moonset
19:58
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2024
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:06 local · Wed, Wed 11 Sept · Moon -66°
Sept 2024
18
Full Moon
Above horizon03:34 local · Wed, Wed 18 Sept · Moon 25°
Sept 2024
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:50 local · Tue, Tue 24 Sept · Moon -9°
Oct 2024
2
New Moon
Not visible19:49 local · Wed, Wed 2 Oct · Moon -13°