New Moon
Friday, 18 April 2053 · 19:48 local in London
2053-04-18 18:48 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:48 local time in London on 18 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Apr
2053
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 19:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:35
Next moonset
21:02
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2053
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:03 local · Fri, Fri 25 Apr · Moon 1°
May 2053
2
Full Moon
Above horizon21:25 local · Fri, Fri 2 May · Moon 10°
May 2053
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:40 local · Sun, Sun 11 May · Moon -15°
May 2053
18
New Moon
Not visible04:43 local · Sun, Sun 18 May · Moon -8°