New Moon
Tuesday, 15 October 2069 · 05:03 local in London
2069-10-15 04:03 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:03 local time in London on 15 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
15 Oct
2069
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 05:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:41
Next moonset
18:07
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2069
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:57 local · Wed, Wed 23 Oct · Moon -46°
Oct 2069
30
Full Moon
Above horizon03:35 local · Wed, Wed 30 Oct · Moon 30°
Nov 2069
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:40 local · Tue, Tue 5 Nov · Moon -18°
Nov 2069
13
New Moon
Not visible22:38 local · Wed, Wed 13 Nov · Moon -53°