New Moon
Sunday, 26 March 2028 · 05:31 local in London
2028-03-26 04:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:31 local time in London on 26 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Mar
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 05:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:26
Next moonset
20:12
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2028
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Sun, Sun 2 Apr · Moon 60°
Apr 2028
9
Full Moon
Below horizon11:27 local · Sun, Sun 9 Apr · Moon -47°
Apr 2028
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:37 local · Sun, Sun 16 Apr · Moon -54°
Apr 2028
24
New Moon
Not visible20:47 local · Mon, Mon 24 Apr · Moon -3°