New Moon
Friday, 21 September 2074 · 02:28 local in London
2074-09-21 01:28 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:28 local time in London on 21 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
21 Sep
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 02:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:52
Next moonset
19:39
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2074
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:59 local · Thu, Thu 27 Sept · Moon 16°
Oct 2074
5
Full Moon
Above horizon03:56 local · Fri, Fri 5 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 2074
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:47 local · Sat, Sat 13 Oct · Moon 58°
Oct 2074
20
New Moon
Not visible12:11 local · Sat, Sat 20 Oct · Moon 31°