New Moon
Wednesday, 5 October 2146 · 21:31 local in London
2146-10-05 20:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:31 local time in London on 5 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 Oct
2146
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 21:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:36
Next moonset
19:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2146
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:09 local · Wed, Wed 12 Oct · Moon 8°
Oct 2146
19
Full Moon
Above horizon20:33 local · Wed, Wed 19 Oct · Moon 21°
Oct 2146
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:08 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -19°
Nov 2146
4
New Moon
Not visible09:17 local · Fri, Fri 4 Nov · Moon 18°