New Moon
Thursday, 12 October 2102 · 05:51 local in London
2102-10-12 04:51 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:51 local time in London on 12 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Oct
2102
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 05:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:47
Next moonset
17:46
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2102
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:11 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon -57°
Oct 2102
26
Full Moon
Above horizon05:09 local · Thu, Thu 26 Oct · Moon 26°
Nov 2102
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:03 local · Fri, Fri 3 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2102
10
New Moon
Not visible17:57 local · Fri, Fri 10 Nov · Moon -20°