New Moon
Friday, 15 August 2042 · 19:01 local in London
2042-08-15 18:01 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:01 local time in London on 15 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
15 Aug
2042
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 19:01 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:09
Next moonset
20:46
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2042
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:55 local · Sat, Sat 23 Aug · Moon -4°
Aug 2042
31
Full Moon
Above horizon03:02 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon 21°
Sept 2042
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:09 local · Sat, Sat 6 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 2042
14
New Moon
Not visible09:50 local · Sun, Sun 14 Sept · Moon 29°