New Moon
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 · 22:35 local in London
2012-02-21 22:35 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:35 local time in London on 21 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Feb
2012
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 22:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:44
Next moonset
18:32