New Moon
Thursday, 3 July 2008 · 03:19 local in London
2008-07-03 02:19 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:19 local time in London on 3 July. 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Jul
2008
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 03:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:40
Next moonset
22:05
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2008
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:35 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jul · Moon -48°
Jul 2008
18
Full Moon
Below horizon08:59 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jul · Moon -35°
Jul 2008
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:42 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jul · Moon -20°
Aug 2008
1
New Moon
Not visible11:13 local · Fri, Fri 1 Aug · Moon 50°