New Moon
Tuesday, 20 August 2115 · 00:31 local in London
2115-08-19 23:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:31 local time in London on 20 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Aug
2115
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 00:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:59
Next moonset
20:59
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
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Full Moon
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Sept 2115
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Last Quarter Moon
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Sept 2115
18
New Moon
Not visible09:11 local · Wed, Wed 18 Sept · Moon 23°