New Moon
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 · 12:01 local in London
2026-02-17 12:01 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:01 local time in London on 17 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
17 Feb
2026
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 12:01 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:33
Next moonset
17:26
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2026
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:28 local · Tue, Tue 24 Feb · Moon 25°
Mar 2026
3
Full Moon
Below horizon11:38 local · Tue, Tue 3 Mar · Moon -32°
Mar 2026
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Wed, Wed 11 Mar · Moon -3°
Mar 2026
19
New Moon
Not visible01:24 local · Thu, Thu 19 Mar · Moon -35°