New Moon
Saturday, 27 August 2022 · 09:17 local in London
2022-08-27 08:17 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 09:17 local time in London on 27 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
27 Aug
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 09:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:58
Next moonset
20:31
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2022
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:08 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon 13°
Sept 2022
10
Full Moon
Below horizon10:59 local · Sat, Sat 10 Sept · Moon -41°
Sept 2022
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:52 local · Sat, Sat 17 Sept · Moon 4°
Sept 2022
25
New Moon
Not visible22:55 local · Sun, Sun 25 Sept · Moon -31°