New Moon
Monday, 29 April 2052 · 04:21 local in London
2052-04-29 03:21 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:21 local time in London on 29 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
29 Apr
2052
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 04:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:59
Next moonset
20:56
Next events
Calendar →May 2052
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:05 local · Sun, Sun 5 May · Moon 48°
May 2052
13
Full Moon
Below horizon20:00 local · Mon, Mon 13 May · Moon -3°
May 2052
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:15 local · Tue, Tue 21 May · Moon -47°
May 2052
28
New Moon
Not visible11:50 local · Tue, Tue 28 May · Moon 53°