New Moon
Thursday, 7 October 2173 · 01:43 local in London
2173-10-07 00:43 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:43 local time in London on 7 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Oct
2173
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 01:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:37
Next moonset
18:21
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2173
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:39 local · Thu, Thu 14 Oct · Moon -65°
Oct 2173
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:18 local · Thu, Thu 21 Oct · Moon 46°
Oct 2173
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:44 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon -13°
Nov 2173
5
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Fri, Fri 5 Nov · Moon 6°