New Moon
Saturday, 8 July 2051 · 05:09 local in London
2051-07-08 04:09 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:09 local time in London on 8 July. 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
8 Jul
2051
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 05:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:31
Next moonset
21:02
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2051
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:21 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jul · Moon -3°
Jul 2051
23
Full Moon
Below horizon17:36 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jul · Moon -25°
Jul 2051
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:52 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jul · Moon 9°
Aug 2051
6
New Moon
Not visible16:05 local · Sun, Sun 6 Aug · Moon 35°