New Moon
Saturday, 22 October 2101 · 19:30 local in London
2101-10-22 18:30 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:30 local time in London on 22 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
22 Oct
2101
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 19:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:48
Next moonset
17:34
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2101
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:21 local · Sat, Sat 29 Oct · Moon -32°
Nov 2101
5
Full Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Sat, Sat 5 Nov · Moon 55°
Nov 2101
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:14 local · Mon, Mon 14 Nov · Moon 39°
Nov 2101
21
New Moon
Not visible04:48 local · Mon, Mon 21 Nov · Moon -27°