New Moon
Thursday, 8 August 2002 · 20:15 local in London
2002-08-08 19:15 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:15 local time in London on 8 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
8 Aug
2002
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 20:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:55
Next moonset
21:01
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2002
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Thu, Thu 15 Aug · Moon -28°
Aug 2002
22
Full Moon
Above horizon23:29 local · Thu, Thu 22 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2002
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon 41°
Sept 2002
7
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon -17°