New Moon
Thursday, 3 February 2163 · 11:42 local in London
2163-02-03 11:42 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 11:42 local time in London on 3 February. 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Feb
2163
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 11:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:34
Next moonset
17:22
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2163
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:32 local · Fri, Fri 11 Feb · Moon -20°
Feb 2163
19
Full Moon
Above horizon01:43 local · Sat, Sat 19 Feb · Moon 41°
Feb 2163
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:38 local · Sat, Sat 26 Feb · Moon -9°
Mar 2163
5
New Moon
Not visible01:19 local · Sat, Sat 5 Mar · Moon -39°