New Moon
Friday, 14 August 2015 · 15:54 local in London
2015-08-14 14:54 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 15:54 local time in London on 14 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
14 Aug
2015
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 15:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:41
Next moonset
20:02
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2015
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:31 local · Sat, Sat 22 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2015
29
Full Moon
Below horizon19:35 local · Sat, Sat 29 Aug · Moon 0°
Sept 2015
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:54 local · Sat, Sat 5 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2015
13
New Moon
Not visible07:41 local · Sun, Sun 13 Sept · Moon 9°