New Moon
Tuesday, 5 February 2171 · 00:32 local in London
2171-02-05 00:32 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:32 local time in London on 5 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 Feb
2171
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 00:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:22
Next moonset
17:16
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2171
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:41 local · Wed, Wed 13 Feb · Moon -8°
Feb 2171
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:32 local · Wed, Wed 20 Feb · Moon -23°
Feb 2171
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:45 local · Wed, Wed 27 Feb · Moon 13°
Mar 2171
6
New Moon
Not visible16:51 local · Wed, Wed 6 Mar · Moon 5°