New Moon
Sunday, 14 August 2072 · 02:21 local in London
2072-08-14 01:21 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:21 local time in London on 14 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
14 Aug
2072
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 02:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:11
Next moonset
20:33
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2072
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:21 local · Sat, Sat 20 Aug · Moon 23°
Aug 2072
28
Full Moon
Below horizon16:59 local · Sun, Sun 28 Aug · Moon -26°
Sept 2072
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:19 local · Mon, Mon 5 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 2072
12
New Moon
Not visible10:07 local · Mon, Mon 12 Sept · Moon 30°