New Moon
Sunday, 29 September 2171 · 16:46 local in London
2171-09-29 15:46 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:46 local time in London on 29 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
29 Sep
2171
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 16:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:47
Next moonset
18:57
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:16 local · Sun, Sun 6 Oct · Moon -62°
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Full Moon
Above horizon23:05 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon 39°
Oct 2171
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Tue, Tue 22 Oct · Moon 45°
Oct 2171
29
New Moon
Not visible01:19 local · Tue, Tue 29 Oct · Moon -47°