New Moon
Sunday, 8 August 2173 · 18:51 local in London
2173-08-08 17:51 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:51 local time in London on 8 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
8 Aug
2173
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 18:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:58
Next moonset
20:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2173
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:35 local · Mon, Mon 16 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 2173
23
Full Moon
Below horizon07:10 local · Mon, Mon 23 Aug · Moon -12°
Aug 2173
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:32 local · Mon, Mon 30 Aug · Moon 64°
Sept 2173
7
New Moon
Not visible10:26 local · Tue, Tue 7 Sept · Moon 35°