New Moon
Monday, 21 August 2017 · 19:30 local in London
2017-08-21 18:30 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:30 local time in London on 21 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Aug
2017
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 19:30 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:34
Next moonset
20:07
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2017
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:13 local · Tue, Tue 29 Aug · Moon -45°
Sept 2017
6
Full Moon
Below horizon08:03 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -16°
Sept 2017
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:25 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon 56°
Sept 2017
20
New Moon
Not visible06:30 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon -2°