New Moon
Saturday, 20 October 2074 · 12:11 local in London
2074-10-20 11:11 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:11 local time in London on 20 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Oct
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 12:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:30
Next moonset
18:28
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2074
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:15 local · Sat, Sat 27 Oct · Moon -36°
Nov 2074
3
Full Moon
Above horizon19:22 local · Sat, Sat 3 Nov · Moon 22°
Nov 2074
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:07 local · Mon, Mon 12 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2074
18
New Moon
Not visible20:56 local · Sun, Sun 18 Nov · Moon -40°