New Moon
Thursday, 23 April 2172 · 04:49 local in London
2172-04-23 03:49 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:49 local time in London on 23 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
23 Apr
2172
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 04:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:53
Next moonset
20:51
Next events
Calendar →May 2172
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:06 local · Fri, Fri 1 May · Moon -13°
May 2172
8
Full Moon
Below horizon10:01 local · Fri, Fri 8 May · Moon -43°
May 2172
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:30 local · Fri, Fri 15 May · Moon -22°
May 2172
22
New Moon
Not visible20:39 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon 3°