New Moon
Wednesday, 22 August 2131 · 22:19 local in London
2131-08-22 21:19 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:19 local time in London on 22 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
22 Aug
2131
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 22:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:12
Next moonset
20:50
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2131
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:15 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon -1°
Sept 2131
7
Full Moon
Below horizon09:16 local · Fri, Fri 7 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2131
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:38 local · Fri, Fri 14 Sept · Moon 14°
Sept 2131
21
New Moon
Not visible12:05 local · Fri, Fri 21 Sept · Moon 42°