New Moon
Saturday, 20 September 2036 · 02:51 local in London
2036-09-20 01:51 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:51 local time in London on 20 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Sep
2036
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 02:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:52
Next moonset
19:37
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2036
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:13 local · Sat, Sat 27 Sept · Moon -58°
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Full Moon
Below horizon11:15 local · Sun, Sun 5 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 2036
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:09 local · Sun, Sun 12 Oct · Moon -19°
Oct 2036
19
New Moon
Not visible12:50 local · Sun, Sun 19 Oct · Moon 32°