New Moon
Thursday, 28 July 2022 · 18:55 local in London
2022-07-28 17:55 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:55 local time in London on 28 July. 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
28 Jul
2022
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 18:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:29
Next moonset
21:27
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2022
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:07 local · Fri, Fri 5 Aug · Moon -19°
Aug 2022
12
Full Moon
Above horizon02:36 local · Fri, Fri 12 Aug · Moon 15°
Aug 2022
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:36 local · Fri, Fri 19 Aug · Moon 55°
Aug 2022
27
New Moon
Not visible09:17 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon 30°