New Moon
Sunday, 20 August 2028 · 11:44 local in London
2028-08-20 10:44 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 11:44 local time in London on 20 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Aug
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 11:44 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:22
Next moonset
19:52
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2028
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:36 local · Sun, Sun 27 Aug · Moon -37°
Sept 2028
4
Full Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Mon, Mon 4 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2028
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:46 local · Tue, Tue 12 Sept · Moon 28°
Sept 2028
18
New Moon
Not visible19:24 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon -8°