New Moon
Wednesday, 3 August 2168 · 15:48 local in London
2168-08-03 14:48 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 15:48 local time in London on 3 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Aug
2168
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 15:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:12
Next moonset
21:02
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2168
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:23 local · Wed, Wed 10 Aug · Moon 17°
Aug 2168
18
Full Moon
Above horizon20:42 local · Thu, Thu 18 Aug · Moon 1°
Aug 2168
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:54 local · Fri, Fri 26 Aug · Moon 53°
Sept 2168
1
New Moon
Not visible23:54 local · Thu, Thu 1 Sept · Moon -25°