New Moon
Tuesday, 16 September 2031 · 19:47 local in London
2031-09-16 18:47 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:47 local time in London on 16 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
16 Sep
2031
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 19:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:28
Next moonset
19:01
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2031
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:20 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2031
30
Full Moon
Above horizon19:58 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon 15°
Oct 2031
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:50 local · Wed, Wed 8 Oct · Moon 24°
Oct 2031
16
New Moon
Not visible09:21 local · Thu, Thu 16 Oct · Moon 13°