New Moon
Sunday, 23 March 2031 · 03:49 local in London
2031-03-23 03:49 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:49 local time in London on 23 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
23 Mar
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 03:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:38
Next moonset
19:09
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2031
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:32 local · Mon, Mon 31 Mar · Moon 11°
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Mon, Mon 14 Apr · Moon -21°
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21
New Moon
Not visible17:57 local · Mon, Mon 21 Apr · Moon 19°