New Moon
Monday, 8 February 2016 · 14:39 local in London
2016-02-08 14:39 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 14:39 local time in London on 8 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
8 Feb
2016
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 14:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:39
Next moonset
17:13
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2016
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:47 local · Mon, Mon 15 Feb · Moon -20°
Feb 2016
22
Full Moon
Above horizon18:20 local · Mon, Mon 22 Feb · Moon 7°
Mar 2016
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:11 local · Tue, Tue 1 Mar · Moon -22°
Mar 2016
9
New Moon
Not visible01:55 local · Wed, Wed 9 Mar · Moon -38°