New Moon
Wednesday, 21 August 2047 · 10:16 local in London
2047-08-21 09:16 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 10:16 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Aug
2047
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 10:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:23
Next moonset
19:49
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2047
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:49 local · Wed, Wed 28 Aug · Moon -48°
Sept 2047
4
Full Moon
Below horizon09:54 local · Wed, Wed 4 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2047
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:18 local · Thu, Thu 12 Sept · Moon 23°
Sept 2047
19
New Moon
Not visible19:31 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon -10°