New Moon
Friday, 21 February 2031 · 15:49 local in London
2031-02-21 15:49 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 15:49 local time in London on 21 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Feb
2031
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 15:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:51
Next moonset
17:42
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2031
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:02 local · Sat, Sat 1 Mar · Moon -13°
Mar 2031
9
Full Moon
Above horizon04:30 local · Sun, Sun 9 Mar · Moon 14°
Mar 2031
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:36 local · Sun, Sun 16 Mar · Moon 16°
Mar 2031
23
New Moon
Not visible03:49 local · Sun, Sun 23 Mar · Moon -16°