New Moon
Friday, 4 June 2027 · 20:40 local in London
2027-06-04 19:40 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:40 local time in London on 4 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Jun
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 20:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:38
Next moonset
21:35
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2027
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jun · Moon -10°
Jun 2027
19
Full Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jun · Moon 10°
Jun 2027
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:54 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jun · Moon 42°
Jul 2027
4
New Moon
Not visible04:02 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jul · Moon -4°