New Moon
Wednesday, 15 September 2088 · 02:58 local in London
2088-09-15 01:58 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:58 local time in London on 15 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
15 Sep
2088
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 02:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:03
Next moonset
19:06
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2088
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:25 local · Wed, Wed 22 Sept · Moon 11°
Sept 2088
30
Full Moon
Below horizon16:25 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -17°
Oct 2088
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:24 local · Thu, Thu 7 Oct · Moon 8°
Oct 2088
14
New Moon
Not visible15:39 local · Thu, Thu 14 Oct · Moon 18°