New Moon
Sunday, 3 August 1997 · 09:14 local in London
1997-08-03 08:14 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 09:14 local time in London on 3 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Aug
1997
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 09:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:41
Next moonset
20:31
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1997
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:43 local · Mon, Mon 11 Aug · Moon -3°
Aug 1997
18
Full Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Mon, Mon 18 Aug · Moon -48°
Aug 1997
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:24 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 35°
Sept 1997
2
New Moon
Not visible00:52 local · Tue, Tue 2 Sept · Moon -32°