New Moon
Sunday, 2 August 2122 · 12:52 local in London
2122-08-02 11:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:52 local time in London on 2 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Aug
2122
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 12:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:39
Next moonset
20:27
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2122
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:15 local · Mon, Mon 10 Aug · Moon -30°
Aug 2122
18
Full Moon
Above horizon01:00 local · Tue, Tue 18 Aug · Moon 28°
Aug 2122
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:33 local · Mon, Mon 24 Aug · Moon -14°
Sept 2122
1
New Moon
Not visible01:23 local · Tue, Tue 1 Sept · Moon -34°