New Moon
Friday, 28 February 2025 · 00:45 local in London
2025-02-28 00:45 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:45 local time in London on 28 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
28 Feb
2025
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 00:45 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:08
Next moonset
18:28
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2025
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:32 local · Thu, Thu 6 Mar · Moon 61°
Mar 2025
14
Full Moon
Below horizon06:55 local · Fri, Fri 14 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2025
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:30 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon -17°
Mar 2025
29
New Moon
Not visible10:58 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon 40°