New Moon
Friday, 30 August 2019 · 11:37 local in London
2019-08-30 10:37 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 11:37 local time in London on 30 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
30 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 11:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:09
Next moonset
20:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2019
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:11 local · Fri, Fri 6 Sept · Moon -46°
Sept 2019
14
Full Moon
Above horizon05:33 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 2019
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:41 local · Sun, Sun 22 Sept · Moon 42°
Sept 2019
28
New Moon
Not visible19:26 local · Sat, Sat 28 Sept · Moon -3°