New Moon
Wednesday, 31 October 2103 · 00:38 local in London
2103-10-31 00:38 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:38 local time in London on 31 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
31 Oct
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 00:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:34
Next moonset
16:18
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2103
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon -18°
Nov 2103
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:29 local · Wed, Wed 14 Nov · Moon 36°
Nov 2103
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:01 local · Wed, Wed 21 Nov · Moon -26°
Nov 2103
29
New Moon
Not visible16:32 local · Thu, Thu 29 Nov · Moon -8°