New Moon
Friday, 5 April 2171 · 11:03 local in London
2171-04-05 10:03 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 11:03 local time in London on 5 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 Apr
2171
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 11:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:01
Next moonset
19:48
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2171
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:29 local · Sat, Sat 13 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2171
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:54 local · Sat, Sat 20 Apr · Moon -25°
Apr 2171
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:35 local · Sat, Sat 27 Apr · Moon -8°
May 2171
5
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Sun, Sun 5 May · Moon -11°