New Moon
Monday, 4 February 2019 · 21:04 local in London
2019-02-04 21:04 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:04 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Feb
2019
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 21:04 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:05
Next moonset
17:32
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2019
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:26 local · Tue, Tue 12 Feb · Moon 25°
Feb 2019
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Tue, Tue 19 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 2019
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Tue, Tue 26 Feb · Moon -9°
Mar 2019
6
New Moon
Not visible16:04 local · Wed, Wed 6 Mar · Moon 11°