New Moon
Thursday, 26 August 2060 · 01:56 local in London
2060-08-26 00:56 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:56 local time in London on 26 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Aug
2060
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 01:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:07
Next moonset
20:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2060
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:36 local · Fri, Fri 3 Sept · Moon -61°
Sept 2060
10
Full Moon
Below horizon10:44 local · Fri, Fri 10 Sept · Moon -38°
Sept 2060
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:00 local · Fri, Fri 17 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2060
24
New Moon
Not visible16:54 local · Fri, Fri 24 Sept · Moon 19°