New Moon
Saturday, 21 August 2066 · 01:50 local in London
2066-08-21 00:50 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:50 local time in London on 21 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Aug
2066
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 01:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:29
Next moonset
19:52
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2066
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:25 local · Sat, Sat 28 Aug · Moon -49°
Sept 2066
4
Full Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Sat, Sat 4 Sept · Moon 30°
Sept 2066
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:16 local · Sat, Sat 11 Sept · Moon -1°
Sept 2066
19
New Moon
Not visible14:47 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon 29°