New Moon
Sunday, 4 August 2024 · 12:13 local in London
2024-08-04 11:13 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:13 local time in London on 4 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
57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Aug
2024
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 12:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:11
Next moonset
21:13
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2024
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:19 local · Mon, Mon 12 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 2024
19
Full Moon
Below horizon19:26 local · Mon, Mon 19 Aug · Moon -10°
Aug 2024
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:26 local · Mon, Mon 26 Aug · Moon 40°
Sept 2024
3
New Moon
Not visible02:56 local · Tue, Tue 3 Sept · Moon -25°