New Moon
Wednesday, 4 October 2051 · 21:47 local in London
2051-10-04 20:47 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:47 local time in London on 4 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Oct
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 21:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:41
Next moonset
18:39
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2051
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:12 local · Fri, Fri 13 Oct · Moon -16°
Oct 2051
19
Full Moon
Above horizon20:13 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon 20°
Oct 2051
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:39 local · Thu, Thu 26 Oct · Moon 4°
Nov 2051
3
New Moon
Not visible14:59 local · Fri, Fri 3 Nov · Moon 12°