New Moon
Sunday, 7 August 2146 · 16:44 local in London
2146-08-07 15:44 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:44 local time in London on 7 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Aug
2146
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 16:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:27
Next moonset
20:17
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2146
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:29 local · Mon, Mon 15 Aug · Moon -41°
Aug 2146
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Full Moon
Above horizon23:43 local · Sun, Sun 21 Aug · Moon 25°
Aug 2146
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:00 local · Mon, Mon 29 Aug · Moon 41°
Sept 2146
6
New Moon
Not visible07:34 local · Tue, Tue 6 Sept · Moon 9°