New Moon
Monday, 18 September 2028 · 19:24 local in London
2028-09-18 18:24 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:24 local time in London on 18 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Sep
2028
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 19:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:45
Next moonset
18:50
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2028
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:10 local · Mon, Mon 25 Sept · Moon -9°
Oct 2028
3
Full Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Tue, Tue 3 Oct · Moon -5°
Oct 2028
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:57 local · Wed, Wed 11 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2028
18
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Wed, Wed 18 Oct · Moon -36°