New Moon
Wednesday, 6 March 2171 · 16:51 local in London
2171-03-06 16:51 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:51 local time in London on 6 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Mar
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 16:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:17
Next moonset
17:29
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2171
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:03 local · Thu, Thu 14 Mar · Moon 38°
Mar 2171
21
Full Moon
Above horizon22:57 local · Thu, Thu 21 Mar · Moon 38°
Mar 2171
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:25 local · Thu, Thu 28 Mar · Moon -42°
Apr 2171
5
New Moon
Not visible11:03 local · Fri, Fri 5 Apr · Moon 35°