New Moon
Thursday, 6 October 2078 · 00:06 local in London
2078-10-05 23:06 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:06 local time in London on 6 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Oct
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 00:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:28
Next moonset
18:45
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2078
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:07 local · Fri, Fri 14 Oct · Moon -57°
Oct 2078
21
Full Moon
Above horizon03:55 local · Fri, Fri 21 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 2078
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:34 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -14°
Nov 2078
4
New Moon
Not visible16:56 local · Fri, Fri 4 Nov · Moon -6°