New Moon
Thursday, 21 August 2036 · 18:35 local in London
2036-08-21 17:35 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:35 local time in London on 21 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Aug
2036
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 18:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:39
Next moonset
20:12
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2036
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:43 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon 10°
Sept 2036
5
Full Moon
Below horizon19:46 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon 0°
Sept 2036
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Sat, Sat 13 Sept · Moon 26°
Sept 2036
20
New Moon
Not visible02:51 local · Sat, Sat 20 Sept · Moon -30°