New Moon
Thursday, 3 August 2073 · 18:04 local in London
2073-08-03 17:04 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:04 local time in London on 3 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Aug
2073
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 18:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:16
Next moonset
20:35
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2073
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:54 local · Thu, Thu 10 Aug · Moon -28°
Aug 2073
17
Full Moon
Below horizon18:45 local · Thu, Thu 17 Aug · Moon -14°
Aug 2073
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:05 local · Fri, Fri 25 Aug · Moon -11°
Sept 2073
2
New Moon
Not visible02:52 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon -25°