New Moon
Saturday, 15 October 2050 · 21:49 local in London
2050-10-15 20:49 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:49 local time in London on 15 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
15 Oct
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 21:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:04
Next moonset
18:11
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2050
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:10 local · Sun, Sun 23 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 2050
30
Full Moon
Above horizon03:16 local · Sun, Sun 30 Oct · Moon 33°
Nov 2050
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:57 local · Sun, Sun 6 Nov · Moon 27°
Nov 2050
14
New Moon
Not visible13:41 local · Mon, Mon 14 Nov · Moon 16°