New Moon
Friday, 16 September 2050 · 04:49 local in London
2050-09-16 03:49 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:49 local time in London on 16 September. 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
16 Sep
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 04:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:00
Next moonset
18:55
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2050
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:34 local · Sat, Sat 24 Sept · Moon -40°
Sept 2050
30
Full Moon
Above horizon18:32 local · Fri, Fri 30 Sept · Moon 2°
Oct 2050
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:32 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 2050
15
New Moon
Not visible21:49 local · Sat, Sat 15 Oct · Moon -36°