New Moon
Saturday, 11 August 2018 · 10:58 local in London
2018-08-11 09:58 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 10:58 local time in London on 11 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
11 Aug
2018
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 10:58 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:46
Next moonset
20:47
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2018
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:49 local · Sat, Sat 18 Aug · Moon -46°
Aug 2018
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:56 local · Sun, Sun 26 Aug · Moon -51°
Sept 2018
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Mon, Mon 3 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 2018
9
New Moon
Not visible19:02 local · Sun, Sun 9 Sept · Moon 6°