New Moon
Sunday, 19 August 2153 · 23:57 local in London
2153-08-19 22:57 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:57 local time in London on 19 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 Aug
2153
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 23:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:04
Next moonset
20:53
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2153
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:21 local · Sun, Sun 26 Aug · Moon 12°
Sept 2153
3
Full Moon
Above horizon00:28 local · Mon, Mon 3 Sept · Moon 26°
Sept 2153
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Tue, Tue 11 Sept · Moon 52°
Sept 2153
18
New Moon
Not visible08:55 local · Tue, Tue 18 Sept · Moon 20°