New Moon
Saturday, 7 April 2103 · 01:40 local in London
2103-04-07 00:40 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:40 local time in London on 7 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Apr
2103
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 01:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:02
Next moonset
20:56
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2103
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Sat, Sat 14 Apr · Moon -10°
Apr 2103
22
Full Moon
Below horizon12:06 local · Sun, Sun 22 Apr · Moon -54°
Apr 2103
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:05 local · Sun, Sun 29 Apr · Moon -47°
May 2103
6
New Moon
Not visible11:31 local · Sun, Sun 6 May · Moon 55°