New Moon
Wednesday, 5 August 2043 · 03:23 local in London
2043-08-05 02:23 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:23 local time in London on 5 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 Aug
2043
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 03:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:26
Next moonset
21:17
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2043
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:57 local · Wed, Wed 12 Aug · Moon 14°
Aug 2043
20
Full Moon
Below horizon16:04 local · Thu, Thu 20 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 2043
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:09 local · Thu, Thu 27 Aug · Moon 7°
Sept 2043
3
New Moon
Not visible14:17 local · Thu, Thu 3 Sept · Moon 44°