New Moon
Wednesday, 19 August 2172 · 16:27 local in London
2172-08-19 15:27 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:27 local time in London on 19 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 Aug
2172
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 16:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:27
Next moonset
20:39
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2172
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:56 local · Wed, Wed 26 Aug · Moon -4°
Sept 2172
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Full Moon
Below horizon16:13 local · Wed, Wed 2 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2172
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:36 local · Thu, Thu 10 Sept · Moon 64°
Sept 2172
18
New Moon
Not visible05:05 local · Fri, Fri 18 Sept · Moon -14°