New Moon
Tuesday, 5 August 2138 · 21:52 local in London
2138-08-05 20:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:52 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 Aug
2138
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 21:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:56
Next moonset
20:55
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2138
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:21 local · Wed, Wed 13 Aug · Moon -7°
Aug 2138
20
Full Moon
Below horizon16:37 local · Wed, Wed 20 Aug · Moon -32°
Aug 2138
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon 34°
Sept 2138
4
New Moon
Not visible13:57 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon 42°