New Moon
Monday, 17 October 2039 · 20:09 local in London
2039-10-17 19:09 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:09 local time in London on 17 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
17 Oct
2039
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 20:09 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:01
Next moonset
18:39
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2039
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Mon, Mon 24 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2039
31
Full Moon
Above horizon22:36 local · Mon, Mon 31 Oct · Moon 47°
Nov 2039
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:46 local · Wed, Wed 9 Nov · Moon 48°
Nov 2039
16
New Moon
Not visible05:46 local · Wed, Wed 16 Nov · Moon -14°