New Moon
Monday, 9 November 2026 · 07:02 local in London
2026-11-09 07:02 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 07:02 local time in London on 9 November. 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
9 Nov
2026
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 07:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:40
Next moonset
15:46
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2026
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:48 local · Tue, Tue 17 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 2026
24
Full Moon
Below horizon14:54 local · Tue, Tue 24 Nov · Moon -3°
Dec 2026
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:09 local · Tue, Tue 1 Dec · Moon 45°
Dec 2026
9
New Moon
Not visible00:52 local · Wed, Wed 9 Dec · Moon -63°