New Moon
Tuesday, 26 August 2098 · 16:52 local in London
2098-08-26 15:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:52 local time in London on 26 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Aug
2098
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 16:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:50
Next moonset
20:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2098
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:03 local · Tue, Tue 2 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2098
10
Full Moon
Below horizon18:33 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 2098
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:32 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon 42°
Sept 2098
25
New Moon
Not visible01:17 local · Thu, Thu 25 Sept · Moon -39°