New Moon
Friday, 28 April 2158 · 17:36 local in London
2158-04-28 16:36 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 17:36 local time in London on 28 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
28 Apr
2158
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 17:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:24
Next moonset
20:44
Next events
Calendar →May 2158
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon -11°
May 2158
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon -56°
May 2158
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:53 local · Sun, Sun 21 May · Moon 19°
May 2158
28
New Moon
Not visible00:57 local · Sun, Sun 28 May · Moon -13°