New Moon
Thursday, 3 March 2174 · 12:54 local in London
2174-03-03 12:54 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:54 local time in London on 3 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Mar
2174
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 12:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:04
Next moonset
17:51
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2174
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:10 local · Thu, Thu 10 Mar · Moon 6°
Mar 2174
18
Full Moon
Below horizon14:28 local · Fri, Fri 18 Mar · Moon -31°
Mar 2174
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:34 local · Sat, Sat 26 Mar · Moon 7°
Apr 2174
1
New Moon
Not visible23:48 local · Fri, Fri 1 Apr · Moon -31°