New Moon
Tuesday, 24 April 2085 · 03:59 local in London
2085-04-24 02:59 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:59 local time in London on 24 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
24 Apr
2085
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 03:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:23
Next moonset
21:16
Next events
Calendar →May 2085
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:52 local · Tue, Tue 1 May · Moon 40°
May 2085
9
Full Moon
Below horizon17:04 local · Wed, Wed 9 May · Moon -33°
May 2085
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:19 local · Wed, Wed 16 May · Moon -18°
May 2085
23
New Moon
Not visible15:23 local · Wed, Wed 23 May · Moon 49°