New Moon
Wednesday, 4 April 2057 · 02:31 local in London
2057-04-04 01:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:31 local time in London on 4 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Apr
2057
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 02:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:08
Next moonset
20:05
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2057
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:59 local · Thu, Thu 12 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 2057
19
Full Moon
Below horizon11:49 local · Thu, Thu 19 Apr · Moon -43°
Apr 2057
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:06 local · Thu, Thu 26 Apr · Moon -2°
May 2057
3
New Moon
Not visible17:32 local · Thu, Thu 3 May · Moon 23°