New Moon
Friday, 2 April 2049 · 12:39 local in London
2049-04-02 11:39 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:39 local time in London on 2 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Apr
2049
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 12:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:28
Next moonset
20:05
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2049
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:27 local · Sat, Sat 10 Apr · Moon -18°
Apr 2049
18
Full Moon
Above horizon02:05 local · Sun, Sun 18 Apr · Moon 22°
Apr 2049
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:11 local · Sat, Sat 24 Apr · Moon -39°
May 2049
2
New Moon
Not visible01:11 local · Sun, Sun 2 May · Moon -21°