New Moon
Saturday, 12 October 2148 · 18:40 local in London
2148-10-12 17:40 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:40 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Oct
2148
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 18:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:44
Next moonset
18:56
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2148
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:07 local · Sun, Sun 20 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2148
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:06 local · Sun, Sun 27 Oct · Moon -21°
Nov 2148
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:46 local · Sun, Sun 3 Nov · Moon 55°
Nov 2148
11
New Moon
Not visible11:22 local · Mon, Mon 11 Nov · Moon 25°