New Moon
Tuesday, 2 August 2016 · 21:45 local in London
2016-08-02 20:45 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:45 local time in London on 2 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Aug
2016
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 21:45 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:09
Next moonset
20:52
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2016
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:21 local · Wed, Wed 10 Aug · Moon 25°
Aug 2016
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:27 local · Thu, Thu 18 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 2016
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Thu, Thu 25 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 2016
1
New Moon
Not visible10:03 local · Thu, Thu 1 Sept · Moon 33°