New Moon
Friday, 1 August 2008 · 11:13 local in London
2008-08-01 10:13 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 11:13 local time in London on 1 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
1 Aug
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 11:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:35
Next moonset
20:55
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2008
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:20 local · Fri, Fri 8 Aug · Moon 8°
Aug 2008
16
Full Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Sat, Sat 16 Aug · Moon 15°
Aug 2008
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:50 local · Sun, Sun 24 Aug · Moon 20°
Aug 2008
30
New Moon
Not visible20:58 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon -13°