New Moon
Tuesday, 26 October 2106 · 23:28 local in London
2106-10-26 22:28 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:28 local time in London on 26 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Oct
2106
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 23:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:16
Next moonset
17:58
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2106
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:10 local · Wed, Wed 3 Nov · Moon -3°
Nov 2106
11
Full Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Thu, Thu 11 Nov · Moon -22°
Nov 2106
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:04 local · Thu, Thu 18 Nov · Moon 40°
Nov 2106
25
New Moon
Not visible14:28 local · Thu, Thu 25 Nov · Moon 11°