New Moon
Thursday, 28 August 2087 · 06:08 local in London
2087-08-28 05:08 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 06:08 local time in London on 28 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
28 Aug
2087
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 06:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:30
Next moonset
19:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2087
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:49 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon -59°
Sept 2087
12
Full Moon
Below horizon17:43 local · Fri, Fri 12 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 2087
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:23 local · Fri, Fri 19 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 2087
26
New Moon
Not visible19:47 local · Fri, Fri 26 Sept · Moon -14°