New Moon
Monday, 6 October 2059 · 16:50 local in London
2059-10-06 15:50 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:50 local time in London on 6 October. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Oct
2059
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 16:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:48
Next moonset
18:40
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2059
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:39 local · Tue, Tue 14 Oct · Moon -24°
Oct 2059
21
Full Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 37°
Oct 2059
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:32 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon 56°
Nov 2059
5
New Moon
Not visible09:11 local · Wed, Wed 5 Nov · Moon 15°