New Moon
Saturday, 22 July 2028 · 04:02 local in London
2028-07-22 03:02 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:02 local time in London on 22 July. 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
22 Jul
2028
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 04:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:26
Next moonset
21:09
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2028
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:40 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jul · Moon 19°
Aug 2028
5
Full Moon
Below horizon09:10 local · Sat, Sat 5 Aug · Moon -32°
Aug 2028
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:45 local · Sun, Sun 13 Aug · Moon 16°
Aug 2028
20
New Moon
Not visible11:44 local · Sun, Sun 20 Aug · Moon 44°