New Moon
Monday, 18 July 2050 · 22:17 local in London
2050-07-18 21:17 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:17 local time in London on 18 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Jul
2050
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 22:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:57
Next moonset
20:55
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:05 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jul · Moon -23°
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:48 local · Tue, Tue 9 Aug · Moon -21°
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17
New Moon
Not visible12:47 local · Wed, Wed 17 Aug · Moon 46°