New Moon
Wednesday, 8 August 2040 · 01:26 local in London
2040-08-08 00:26 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:26 local time in London on 8 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
8 Aug
2040
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 01:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:31
Next moonset
21:21
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2040
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:36 local · Wed, Wed 15 Aug · Moon 19°
Aug 2040
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:10 local · Wed, Wed 22 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 2040
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:16 local · Wed, Wed 29 Aug · Moon 21°
Sept 2040
6
New Moon
Not visible16:14 local · Thu, Thu 6 Sept · Moon 33°