New Moon
Thursday, 2 March 2147 · 05:16 local in London
2147-03-02 05:16 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:16 local time in London on 2 March. 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Mar
2147
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 05:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:54
Next moonset
18:15
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2147
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:51 local · Thu, Thu 9 Mar · Moon -20°
Mar 2147
17
Full Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Fri, Fri 17 Mar · Moon -36°
Mar 2147
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:21 local · Fri, Fri 24 Mar · Moon -22°
Mar 2147
31
New Moon
Not visible16:43 local · Fri, Fri 31 Mar · Moon 22°