New Moon
Wednesday, 26 September 2068 · 11:48 local in London
2068-09-26 10:48 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 11:48 local time in London on 26 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Sep
2068
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 11:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:04
Next moonset
18:23
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2068
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:23 local · Thu, Thu 4 Oct · Moon -29°
Oct 2068
11
Full Moon
Above horizon02:39 local · Thu, Thu 11 Oct · Moon 41°
Oct 2068
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:01 local · Thu, Thu 18 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 2068
26
New Moon
Not visible05:17 local · Fri, Fri 26 Oct · Moon -25°