New Moon
Thursday, 1 August 2019 · 04:12 local in London
2019-08-01 03:12 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:12 local time in London on 1 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
1 Aug
2019
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 04:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:25
Next moonset
21:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2019
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:31 local · Wed, Wed 7 Aug · Moon 26°
Aug 2019
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:29 local · Thu, Thu 15 Aug · Moon -55°
Aug 2019
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:56 local · Fri, Fri 23 Aug · Moon -13°
Aug 2019
30
New Moon
Not visible11:37 local · Fri, Fri 30 Aug · Moon 46°