New Moon
Saturday, 26 October 2030 · 21:17 local in London
2030-10-26 20:17 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:17 local time in London on 26 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
26 Oct
2030
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 21:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:39
Next moonset
16:47
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2030
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Sat, Sat 2 Nov · Moon -11°
Nov 2030
10
Full Moon
Above horizon03:30 local · Sun, Sun 10 Nov · Moon 34°
Nov 2030
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:32 local · Mon, Mon 18 Nov · Moon 35°
Nov 2030
25
New Moon
Not visible06:46 local · Mon, Mon 25 Nov · Moon -8°