New Moon
Tuesday, 6 September 2078 · 08:59 local in London
2078-09-06 07:59 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 08:59 local time in London on 6 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Sep
2078
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 08:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:19
Next moonset
20:03
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2078
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:22 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon -25°
Sept 2078
21
Full Moon
Below horizon18:31 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 2078
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:00 local · Wed, Wed 28 Sept · Moon 47°
Oct 2078
6
New Moon
Not visible00:06 local · Thu, Thu 6 Oct · Moon -41°