New Moon
Tuesday, 31 August 2027 · 18:41 local in London
2027-08-31 17:41 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:41 local time in London on 31 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
31 Aug
2027
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 18:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:09
Next moonset
19:28
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2027
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:31 local · Tue, Tue 7 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 2027
16
Full Moon
Above horizon00:04 local · Thu, Thu 16 Sept · Moon 37°
Sept 2027
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:21 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2027
30
New Moon
Not visible03:36 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -33°