New Moon
Saturday, 23 August 2025 · 07:07 local in London
2025-08-23 06:07 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 07:07 local time in London on 23 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
23 Aug
2025
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 07:07 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:13
Next moonset
20:18
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:25 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon -64°
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Last Quarter Moon
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21
New Moon
Not visible20:54 local · Sun, Sun 21 Sept · Moon -19°