New Moon
Sunday, 4 July 2027 · 04:02 local in London
2027-07-04 03:02 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:02 local time in London on 4 July. 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Jul
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 04:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:42
Next moonset
21:59
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2027
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:39 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jul · Moon 25°
Jul 2027
18
Full Moon
Below horizon16:45 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jul · Moon -40°
Jul 2027
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:55 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jul · Moon -21°
Aug 2027
2
New Moon
Not visible11:05 local · Mon, Mon 2 Aug · Moon 48°