New Moon
Wednesday, 4 February 1981 · 22:14 local in London
1981-02-04 22:14 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:14 local time in London on 4 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
4 Feb
1981
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 22:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:57
Next moonset
17:44
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1981
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:49 local · Wed, Wed 11 Feb · Moon 51°
Feb 1981
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:58 local · Wed, Wed 18 Feb · Moon 48°
Feb 1981
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:14 local · Fri, Fri 27 Feb · Moon -3°
Mar 1981
6
New Moon
Not visible10:31 local · Fri, Fri 6 Mar · Moon 25°