New Moon
Sunday, 26 February 2169 · 22:59 local in London
2169-02-26 22:59 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:59 local time in London on 26 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Feb
2169
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 22:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:32
Next moonset
18:06
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2169
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:27 local · Mon, Mon 6 Mar · Moon 38°
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13
Full Moon
Above horizon05:49 local · Mon, Mon 13 Mar · Moon 9°
Mar 2169
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:48 local · Mon, Mon 20 Mar · Moon -15°
Mar 2169
28
New Moon
Not visible16:25 local · Tue, Tue 28 Mar · Moon 23°