New Moon
Monday, 18 August 2031 · 05:32 local in London
2031-08-18 04:32 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:32 local time in London on 18 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Aug
2031
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 05:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:17
Next moonset
19:52
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 2031
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:14 local · Mon, Mon 8 Sept · Moon -15°
Sept 2031
16
New Moon
Not visible19:47 local · Tue, Tue 16 Sept · Moon -11°