New Moon
Wednesday, 17 August 2050 · 12:47 local in London
2050-08-17 11:47 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:47 local time in London on 17 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
17 Aug
2050
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 12:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:01
Next moonset
19:47
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2050
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:56 local · Thu, Thu 25 Aug · Moon 9°
Sept 2050
1
Full Moon
Below horizon10:31 local · Thu, Thu 1 Sept · Moon -34°
Sept 2050
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Thu, Thu 8 Sept · Moon 42°
Sept 2050
16
New Moon
Not visible04:49 local · Fri, Fri 16 Sept · Moon -19°