New Moon
Wednesday, 18 August 2145 · 12:15 local in London
2145-08-18 11:15 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:15 local time in London on 18 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Aug
2145
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 12:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:03
Next moonset
19:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2145
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:36 local · Wed, Wed 25 Aug · Moon -6°
Sept 2145
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Full Moon
Below horizon10:27 local · Wed, Wed 1 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2145
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:00 local · Thu, Thu 9 Sept · Moon 56°
Sept 2145
16
New Moon
Not visible23:40 local · Thu, Thu 16 Sept · Moon -35°