New Moon
Friday, 13 April 2029 · 22:40 local in London
2029-04-13 21:40 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:40 local time in London on 13 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
13 Apr
2029
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 22:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:47
Next moonset
21:06
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2029
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:50 local · Sat, Sat 21 Apr · Moon 51°
Apr 2029
28
Full Moon
Below horizon11:37 local · Sat, Sat 28 Apr · Moon -54°
May 2029
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:48 local · Sat, Sat 5 May · Moon 9°
May 2029
13
New Moon
Not visible14:42 local · Sun, Sun 13 May · Moon 53°