New Moon
Saturday, 1 September 2103 · 16:50 local in London
2103-09-01 15:50 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:50 local time in London on 1 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
1 Sep
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 16:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:11
Next moonset
19:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2103
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:55 local · Sun, Sun 9 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 2103
16
Full Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Sun, Sun 16 Sept · Moon -23°
Sept 2103
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:20 local · Sun, Sun 23 Sept · Moon 57°
Oct 2103
1
New Moon
Not visible09:11 local · Mon, Mon 1 Oct · Moon 15°