New Moon
Thursday, 19 March 2026 · 01:24 local in London
2026-03-19 01:24 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:24 local time in London on 19 March. 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 Mar
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 01:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:03
Next moonset
19:08
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2026
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Wed, Wed 25 Mar · Moon 63°
Apr 2026
2
Full Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Thu, Thu 2 Apr · Moon 24°
Apr 2026
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:52 local · Fri, Fri 10 Apr · Moon 10°
Apr 2026
17
New Moon
Not visible12:52 local · Fri, Fri 17 Apr · Moon 52°