New Moon
Thursday, 20 August 2009 · 11:02 local in London
2009-08-20 10:02 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 11:02 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Aug
2009
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 11:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:20
Next moonset
19:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2009
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:42 local · Thu, Thu 27 Aug · Moon -20°
Sept 2009
4
Full Moon
Below horizon17:03 local · Fri, Fri 4 Sept · Moon -20°
Sept 2009
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:16 local · Sat, Sat 12 Sept · Moon 42°
Sept 2009
18
New Moon
Not visible19:44 local · Fri, Fri 18 Sept · Moon -11°