New Moon
Thursday, 3 February 2011 · 02:31 local in London
2011-02-03 02:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:31 local time in London on 3 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Feb
2011
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 02:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:24
Next moonset
17:41
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2011
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:19 local · Fri, Fri 11 Feb · Moon -15°
Feb 2011
18
Full Moon
Below horizon08:36 local · Fri, Fri 18 Feb · Moon -16°
Feb 2011
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:27 local · Thu, Thu 24 Feb · Moon -23°
Mar 2011
4
New Moon
Not visible20:46 local · Fri, Fri 4 Mar · Moon -26°