![]() ![]() We see (or don’t see) a new Moon when the side facing away from us is being illuminated by the Sun. What is a new Moon?Ī new Moon is the stage of the lunar cycle when the Moon appears completely dark from our vantage point here on Earth. As sunrise is at 5:55am and sunset is 20:05pm that day, most visibility of the new Moon will be lost in the Sun’s solar glare.Įven in that short period after sunset before the new Moon sets, it is unlikely you will be able to see it as the sky will still be bright. On 20 April, the new Moon will rise at 6:04am and set at 20:47pm (BST). Learn more about why it is called a ‘hybrid’ solar eclipse – and if you'd like to learn more about searching the skies at night, check out our astronomy for beginners guide. In some parts of the world, this new Moon will be seen as part of a rare hybrid solar eclipse – but for most the sky tonight will be the darkest it gets during the lunar cycle. The new Moon also plays a significant cultural role including, for many people, symbolising rebirth and marking the end of Ramadan: the month of daytime fasting in the Islamic calendar. ![]() While a new Moon may seem to bring fewer opportunities for night sky watching, without any lunar glow it will be easier to spot the Lyrids meteor shower tonight. New Moon April 2023: All you need to know about the celestial event ![]()
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