New Moon
Friday, 12 September 2053 · 10:36 local in London
2053-09-12 09:36 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 10:36 local time in London on 12 September. 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Sep
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 10:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:40
Next moonset
19:27
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2053
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:29 local · Fri, Fri 19 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 2053
27
Full Moon
Above horizon22:50 local · Sat, Sat 27 Sept · Moon 32°
Oct 2053
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:01 local · Sun, Sun 5 Oct · Moon 5°
Oct 2053
11
New Moon
Not visible21:54 local · Sat, Sat 11 Oct · Moon -31°