New Moon
Wednesday, 18 October 2028 · 03:57 local in London
2028-10-18 02:57 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:57 local time in London on 18 October. 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Oct
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 03:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:09
Next moonset
17:35
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2028
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:53 local · Wed, Wed 25 Oct · Moon -55°
Nov 2028
2
Full Moon
Below horizon09:17 local · Thu, Thu 2 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 2028
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:26 local · Thu, Thu 9 Nov · Moon -12°
Nov 2028
16
New Moon
Not visible13:18 local · Thu, Thu 16 Nov · Moon 12°