New Moon
Tuesday, 11 April 2051 · 02:59 local in London
2051-04-11 01:59 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:59 local time in London on 11 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
11 Apr
2051
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 02:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:18
Next moonset
20:43
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2051
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:38 local · Mon, Mon 17 Apr · Moon 26°
Apr 2051
26
Full Moon
Above horizon03:19 local · Wed, Wed 26 Apr · Moon 18°
May 2051
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Wed, Wed 3 May · Moon -47°
May 2051
10
New Moon
Not visible11:29 local · Wed, Wed 10 May · Moon 50°