New Moon
Friday, 17 August 2012 · 16:55 local in London
2012-08-17 15:55 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:55 local time in London on 17 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
17 Aug
2012
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 16:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:57
Next moonset
19:42
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2012
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:54 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon 1°
Aug 2012
31
Full Moon
Below horizon14:58 local · Fri, Fri 31 Aug · Moon -36°
Sept 2012
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:15 local · Sat, Sat 8 Sept · Moon 3°
Sept 2012
16
New Moon
Not visible03:11 local · Sun, Sun 16 Sept · Moon -32°