New Moon
Tuesday, 20 April 2156 · 01:49 local in London
2156-04-20 00:49 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:49 local time in London on 20 April. 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Apr
2156
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 01:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:38
Next moonset
21:19
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2156
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:52 local · Tue, Tue 27 Apr · Moon 30°
May 2156
5
Full Moon
Below horizon14:15 local · Wed, Wed 5 May · Moon -56°
May 2156
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:56 local · Wed, Wed 12 May · Moon -18°
May 2156
19
New Moon
Not visible12:22 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 62°