New Moon
Thursday, 24 August 2158 · 03:02 local in London
2158-08-24 02:02 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:02 local time in London on 24 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
24 Aug
2158
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 03:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:27
Next moonset
19:51
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2158
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:01 local · Fri, Fri 1 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2158
8
Full Moon
Below horizon15:50 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon -28°
Sept 2158
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:30 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon 50°
Sept 2158
22
New Moon
Not visible15:40 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 22°