New Moon
Friday, 25 February 2028 · 10:38 local in London
2028-02-25 10:38 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 10:38 local time in London on 25 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
25 Feb
2028
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 10:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:52
Next moonset
17:55
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2028
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:02 local · Sat, Sat 4 Mar · Moon -3°
Mar 2028
11
Full Moon
Above horizon01:06 local · Sat, Sat 11 Mar · Moon 36°
Mar 2028
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:23 local · Fri, Fri 17 Mar · Moon -27°
Mar 2028
26
New Moon
Not visible05:31 local · Sun, Sun 26 Mar · Moon -8°