New Moon
Tuesday, 18 April 2034 · 20:26 local in London
2034-04-18 19:26 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:26 local time in London on 18 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Apr
2034
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 20:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:33
Next moonset
21:06
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2034
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:35 local · Tue, Tue 25 Apr · Moon 5°
May 2034
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:16 local · Wed, Wed 3 May · Moon -51°
May 2034
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:56 local · Thu, Thu 11 May · Moon 2°
May 2034
18
New Moon
Not visible04:13 local · Thu, Thu 18 May · Moon -12°