New Moon
Thursday, 11 February 2021 · 19:06 local in London
2021-02-11 19:06 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:06 local time in London on 11 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
11 Feb
2021
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 19:06 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:11
Next moonset
17:51
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2021
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:48 local · Fri, Fri 19 Feb · Moon 56°
Feb 2021
27
Full Moon
Below horizon08:17 local · Sat, Sat 27 Feb · Moon -7°
Mar 2021
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:30 local · Sat, Sat 6 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2021
13
New Moon
Not visible10:21 local · Sat, Sat 13 Mar · Moon 25°