July New Moon Spotting

[CentaurZ]

It’s nearly time for my monthly New Moon spotting challenge. I use the term New Moon in its classical sense of one’s first sighting of the Moon after its monthly solar conjunction (Dark Moon). Sharp-eyed observers might attempt to spot the over one-day-old Moon after sunset on Tuesday, July 18^th.  Others should have better luck the following evening.

Photos and descriptions of the young crescent Moon would be welcome additions to this thread.

 

[The60mmKid]

This is interesting. Thank you for posting. Is it possible to see the (fully) new moon with the help of binoculars/a telescope? I haven't thought about this until now...

[Richard N]

37 minutes ago, The60mmKid said:

This is interesting. Thank you for posting. Is it possible to see the (fully) new moon with the help of binoculars/a telescope? I haven't thought about this until now...

I’m guessing that it must be possible but probably hard to find? It’s also really only high in the daytime- just to make it more difficult. 

Edited July 17, 2023 by Richard N

[CentaurZ]

1 hour ago, The60mmKid said:

This is interesting. Thank you for posting. Is it possible to see the (fully) new moon with the help of binoculars/a telescope? I haven't thought about this until now...

Not really, if by "fully new moon" you mean at the moment of solar conjunction. The elongation needs to be at least 7˚, which generally requires at least half a day.

Edited July 17, 2023 by CentaurZ