GlensDomain.com Moon Phases
Moon Phase for Wednesday August 16, 2023
New — 0% Illuminated
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Sunday Aug 13, 2023 
12% — Waning Crescent |
Monday Aug 14, 2023 
10% — Waning Crescent |
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
10% — Waning Crescent |
Thursday Aug 17, 2023 
8% — Waxing Crescent |
Friday Aug 18, 2023 
16% — Waxing Crescent |
Saturday Aug 19, 2023 
24% — Waxing Crescent |
New Phase
During New Moon phase the Moon is too close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects.
Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.