New Moon
Thursday, 29 August 2030 · 00:07 local in London
2030-08-28 23:07 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:07 local time in London on 29 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
29 Aug
2030
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 00:07 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:50
Next moonset
19:33
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2030
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:56 local · Wed, Wed 4 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2030
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:18 local · Wed, Wed 11 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 2030
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:57 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 2030
27
New Moon
Not visible10:55 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 27°