New Moon
Saturday, 9 September 2056 · 18:47 local in London
2056-09-09 17:47 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:47 local time in London on 9 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
9 Sep
2056
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 18:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:59
Next moonset
19:49
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2056
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon -35°
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
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9
New Moon
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