New Moon
Wednesday, 18 August 2077 · 15:17 local in London
2077-08-18 14:17 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 15:17 local time in London on 18 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Aug
2077
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 15:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:21
Next moonset
20:47
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2077
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:31 local · Thu, Thu 26 Aug · Moon 16°
Sept 2077
2
Full Moon
Below horizon18:23 local · Thu, Thu 2 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 2077
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:35 local · Thu, Thu 9 Sept · Moon 47°
Sept 2077
17
New Moon
Not visible06:53 local · Fri, Fri 17 Sept · Moon 3°