New Moon
Thursday, 26 April 2074 · 07:48 local in London
2074-04-26 06:48 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 07:48 local time in London on 26 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Apr
2074
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 07:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:41
Next moonset
20:22
Next events
Calendar →May 2074
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Fri, Fri 4 May · Moon -14°
May 2074
11
Full Moon
Above horizon03:18 local · Fri, Fri 11 May · Moon 18°
May 2074
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:39 local · Thu, Thu 17 May · Moon -43°
May 2074
25
New Moon
Not visible23:44 local · Fri, Fri 25 May · Moon -20°