New Moon
Sunday, 6 July 2081 · 18:44 local in London
2081-07-06 17:44 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:44 local time in London on 6 July. 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Jul
2081
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 18:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:05
Next moonset
21:50
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2081
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:34 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jul · Moon -30°
Jul 2081
20
Full Moon
Below horizon21:22 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jul · Moon -1°
Jul 2081
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:40 local · Tue, Tue 29 Jul · Moon 22°
Aug 2081
5
New Moon
Not visible02:24 local · Tue, Tue 5 Aug · Moon -18°