New Moon
Friday, 19 October 2142 · 02:21 local in London
2142-10-19 01:21 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:21 local time in London on 19 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 Oct
2142
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 02:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:05
Next moonset
17:52
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2142
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:22 local · Fri, Fri 26 Oct · Moon 22°
Nov 2142
3
Full Moon
Below horizon14:59 local · Sat, Sat 3 Nov · Moon -9°
Nov 2142
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:16 local · Sat, Sat 10 Nov · Moon -12°
Nov 2142
17
New Moon
Not visible14:31 local · Sat, Sat 17 Nov · Moon 9°