New Moon
Friday, 5 August 2157 · 07:04 local in London
2157-08-05 06:04 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 07:04 local time in London on 5 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
5 Aug
2157
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 07:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:47
Next moonset
20:47
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2157
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:33 local · Sat, Sat 13 Aug · Moon -47°
Aug 2157
20
Full Moon
Below horizon16:51 local · Sat, Sat 20 Aug · Moon -29°
Aug 2157
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:35 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon 62°
Sept 2157
3
New Moon
Not visible21:17 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon -17°