New Moon
Thursday, 14 August 2053 · 01:41 local in London
2053-08-14 00:41 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:41 local time in London on 14 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
14 Aug
2053
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 01:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:14
Next moonset
20:30
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2053
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:27 local · Thu, Thu 21 Aug · Moon -50°
Aug 2053
29
Full Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Fri, Fri 29 Aug · Moon -24°
Sept 2053
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:05 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon -21°
Sept 2053
12
New Moon
Not visible10:36 local · Fri, Fri 12 Sept · Moon 34°