New Moon
Friday, 10 August 2029 · 02:56 local in London
2029-08-10 01:56 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:56 local time in London on 10 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
10 Aug
2029
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 02:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:10
Next moonset
20:18
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2029
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Thu, Thu 16 Aug · Moon 14°
Aug 2029
24
Full Moon
Above horizon02:51 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon 26°
Sept 2029
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:33 local · Sat, Sat 1 Sept · Moon 59°
Sept 2029
8
New Moon
Not visible11:44 local · Sat, Sat 8 Sept · Moon 37°