Date and Time of the New Moon in April 2018
The new moon in April 2018 occurred on April 15 at 21:57 UTC. During this phase, the Moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, making it mostly invisible from Earth.
Visibility and Observing Conditions
Because the Moon is close to the Sun in the sky, it is not visible in the night sky during the new moon phase. Observers can look for the thin crescent a day or two later just after sunset or before sunrise.
Lunar Cycle and Moon Phase Context
The new moon marks the start of a new lunar cycle, which lasts about 29.5 days. For more details on moon phases and schedules, you can visit Moon Phases on TimeandDate.
