New Moon
Wednesday, 27 February 2036 · 04:59 local in London
2036-02-27 04:59 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:59 local time in London on 27 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
27 Feb
2036
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 04:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:06
Next moonset
17:59
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2036
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:49 local · Wed, Wed 5 Mar · Moon 53°
Mar 2036
12
Full Moon
Below horizon09:09 local · Wed, Wed 12 Mar · Moon -22°
Mar 2036
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:39 local · Wed, Wed 19 Mar · Moon -57°
Mar 2036
27
New Moon
Not visible20:57 local · Thu, Thu 27 Mar · Moon -25°