New Moon
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · 18:37 local in London
2026-08-12 17:37 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:37 local time in London on 12 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Aug
2026
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 18:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:26
Next moonset
20:29
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2026
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:46 local · Thu, Thu 20 Aug · Moon -48°
Aug 2026
28
Full Moon
Above horizon05:19 local · Fri, Fri 28 Aug · Moon 7°
Sept 2026
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:51 local · Fri, Fri 4 Sept · Moon 56°
Sept 2026
11
New Moon
Not visible04:27 local · Fri, Fri 11 Sept · Moon -20°