New Moon
Wednesday, 17 October 2153 · 18:01 local in London
2153-10-17 17:01 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:01 local time in London on 17 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
17 Oct
2153
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 18:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:26
Next moonset
18:16
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2153
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:07 local · Wed, Wed 24 Oct · Moon -47°
Nov 2153
1
Full Moon
Below horizon08:39 local · Thu, Thu 1 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 2153
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:31 local · Fri, Fri 9 Nov · Moon 40°
Nov 2153
16
New Moon
Not visible02:46 local · Fri, Fri 16 Nov · Moon -43°