New Moon
Monday, 20 August 1990 · 13:39 local in London
1990-08-20 12:39 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 13:39 local time in London on 20 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Aug
1990
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 13:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:01
Next moonset
19:59
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1990
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:34 local · Tue, Tue 28 Aug · Moon -57°
Sept 1990
5
Full Moon
Above horizon02:46 local · Wed, Wed 5 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 1990
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:53 local · Tue, Tue 11 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 1990
19
New Moon
Not visible01:47 local · Wed, Wed 19 Sept · Moon -39°