New Moon
Friday, 5 March 2038 · 23:15 local in London
2038-03-05 23:15 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:15 local time in London on 5 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 Mar
2038
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 23:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:15
Next moonset
18:19
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2038
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:42 local · Sun, Sun 14 Mar · Moon -11°
Mar 2038
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:09 local · Sun, Sun 21 Mar · Moon 36°
Mar 2038
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:36 local · Sat, Sat 27 Mar · Moon -60°
Apr 2038
4
New Moon
Not visible17:43 local · Sun, Sun 4 Apr · Moon 14°