New Moon
Friday, 16 August 2069 · 23:03 local in London
2069-08-16 22:03 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:03 local time in London on 16 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
16 Aug
2069
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 23:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:35
Next moonset
20:03
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:17 local · Sun, Sun 25 Aug · Moon -10°
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
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15
New Moon
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