New Moon
Monday, 9 July 2040 · 10:15 local in London
2040-07-09 09:15 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 10:15 local time in London on 9 July. 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
9 Jul
2040
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 10:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:25
Next moonset
21:56
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2040
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:16 local · Tue, Tue 17 Jul · Moon -30°
Jul 2040
24
Full Moon
Above horizon03:05 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jul · Moon 9°
Jul 2040
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:06 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jul · Moon -14°
Aug 2040
8
New Moon
Not visible01:26 local · Wed, Wed 8 Aug · Moon -18°