New Moon
Monday, 27 August 2068 · 19:28 local in London
2068-08-27 18:28 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:28 local time in London on 27 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
27 Aug
2068
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 19:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:59
Next moonset
19:38
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2068
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:04 local · Tue, Tue 4 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2068
11
Full Moon
Below horizon18:19 local · Tue, Tue 11 Sept · Moon -5°
Sept 2068
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:16 local · Tue, Tue 18 Sept · Moon 30°
Sept 2068
26
New Moon
Not visible11:48 local · Wed, Wed 26 Sept · Moon 31°