New Moon
Wednesday, 7 April 2027 · 00:51 local in London
2027-04-06 23:51 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:51 local time in London on 7 April. 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Apr
2027
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 00:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:05
Next moonset
20:53
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2027
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:57 local · Tue, Tue 13 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2027
20
Full Moon
Above horizon23:27 local · Tue, Tue 20 Apr · Moon 19°
Apr 2027
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:18 local · Wed, Wed 28 Apr · Moon -50°
May 2027
6
New Moon
Not visible11:59 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 58°