New Moon
Sunday, 8 August 2021 · 14:50 local in London
2021-08-08 13:50 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 14:50 local time in London on 8 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
8 Aug
2021
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 14:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:08
Next moonset
21:09
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2021
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:20 local · Sun, Sun 15 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 2021
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:02 local · Sun, Sun 22 Aug · Moon -55°
Aug 2021
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:13 local · Mon, Mon 30 Aug · Moon 55°
Sept 2021
7
New Moon
Not visible01:52 local · Tue, Tue 7 Sept · Moon -27°