New Moon
Friday, 4 August 2130 · 03:47 local in London
2130-08-04 02:47 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:47 local time in London on 4 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Aug
2130
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 03:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:35
Next moonset
21:07
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2130
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:37 local · Sat, Sat 12 Aug · Moon -51°
Aug 2130
19
Full Moon
Below horizon09:40 local · Sat, Sat 19 Aug · Moon -35°
Aug 2130
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Fri, Fri 25 Aug · Moon 3°
Sept 2130
2
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon 9°