New Moon
Tuesday, 30 September 2160 · 00:03 local in London
2160-09-29 23:03 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:03 local time in London on 30 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
30 Sep
2160
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 00:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:46
Next moonset
18:24
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2160
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:12 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon -58°
Oct 2160
15
Full Moon
Below horizon09:14 local · Wed, Wed 15 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2160
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:00 local · Wed, Wed 22 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 2160
29
New Moon
Not visible09:28 local · Wed, Wed 29 Oct · Moon 15°