New Moon
Wednesday, 2 September 2054 · 02:18 local in London
2054-09-02 01:18 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:18 local time in London on 2 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Sep
2054
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 02:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:31
Next moonset
20:08
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2054
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:47 local · Tue, Tue 8 Sept · Moon 3°
Sept 2054
17
Full Moon
Above horizon02:41 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 2054
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:26 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon -19°
Oct 2054
1
New Moon
Not visible10:49 local · Thu, Thu 1 Oct · Moon 31°