New Moon
Sunday, 7 August 2078 · 20:52 local in London
2078-08-07 19:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:52 local time in London on 7 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Aug
2078
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 20:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:47
Next moonset
21:06
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2078
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:34 local · Mon, Mon 15 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2078
23
Full Moon
Below horizon09:12 local · Tue, Tue 23 Aug · Moon -31°
Aug 2078
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:16 local · Tue, Tue 30 Aug · Moon 41°
Sept 2078
6
New Moon
Not visible08:59 local · Tue, Tue 6 Sept · Moon 25°