New Moon
Tuesday, 21 August 2142 · 08:12 local in London
2142-08-21 07:12 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 08:12 local time in London on 21 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Aug
2142
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 08:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:38
Next moonset
19:45
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2142
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:56 local · Tue, Tue 28 Aug · Moon -60°
Sept 2142
5
Full Moon
Below horizon10:55 local · Wed, Wed 5 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2142
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:21 local · Thu, Thu 13 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 2142
19
New Moon
Not visible16:10 local · Wed, Wed 19 Sept · Moon 20°