New Moon
Monday, 26 August 2109 · 08:43 local in London
2109-08-26 07:43 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 08:43 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Aug
2109
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 08:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:21
Next moonset
20:02
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2109
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:37 local · Mon, Mon 2 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 2109
9
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Mon, Mon 9 Sept · Moon -21°
Sept 2109
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:36 local · Tue, Tue 17 Sept · Moon 25°
Sept 2109
24
New Moon
Not visible18:23 local · Tue, Tue 24 Sept · Moon 5°