New Moon
Sunday, 12 August 1923 · 12:16 local in London
1923-08-12 11:16 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:16 local time in London on 12 August. 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Aug
1923
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 12:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:49
Next moonset
20:22
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1923
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:07 local · Sun, Sun 19 Aug · Moon -53°
Aug 1923
26
Full Moon
Below horizon11:29 local · Sun, Sun 26 Aug · Moon -45°
Sept 1923
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:47 local · Mon, Mon 3 Sept · Moon 4°
Sept 1923
10
New Moon
Not visible21:52 local · Mon, Mon 10 Sept · Moon -21°