New Moon
Sunday, 22 August 2055 · 19:15 local in London
2055-08-22 18:15 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:15 local time in London on 22 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
22 Aug
2055
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 19:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:34
Next moonset
20:14
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:35 local · Sun, Sun 29 Aug · Moon -43°
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Full Moon
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14
Last Quarter Moon
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Sept 2055
21
New Moon
Not visible03:19 local · Tue, Tue 21 Sept · Moon -27°