New Moon
Tuesday, 5 August 2081 · 02:24 local in London
2081-08-05 01:24 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:24 local time in London on 5 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 Aug
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 02:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:37
Next moonset
21:09
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2081
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:33 local · Mon, Mon 11 Aug · Moon 14°
Aug 2081
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:15 local · Tue, Tue 19 Aug · Moon -51°
Aug 2081
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:08 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon 0°
Sept 2081
3
New Moon
Not visible10:01 local · Wed, Wed 3 Sept · Moon 32°