New Moon
Wednesday, 7 October 2048 · 18:45 local in London
2048-10-07 17:45 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:45 local time in London on 7 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Oct
2048
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 18:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:17
Next moonset
18:11
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2048
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:20 local · Wed, Wed 14 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2048
21
Full Moon
Above horizon19:25 local · Wed, Wed 21 Oct · Moon 18°
Oct 2048
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:14 local · Thu, Thu 29 Oct · Moon -4°
Nov 2048
6
New Moon
Not visible04:38 local · Fri, Fri 6 Nov · Moon -25°