New Moon
Sunday, 31 August 2160 · 15:52 local in London
2160-08-31 14:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 15:52 local time in London on 31 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
31 Aug
2160
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 15:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:28
Next moonset
19:13
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2160
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -9°
Sept 2160
15
Full Moon
Below horizon17:50 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon -8°
Sept 2160
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:18 local · Tue, Tue 23 Sept · Moon 49°
Sept 2160
30
New Moon
Not visible00:03 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon -45°