New Moon
Sunday, 12 February 2040 · 14:24 local in London
2040-02-12 14:24 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 14:24 local time in London on 12 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Feb
2040
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 14:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:18
Next moonset
16:50
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2040
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:34 local · Sun, Sun 19 Feb · Moon 37°
Feb 2040
28
Full Moon
Above horizon01:00 local · Tue, Tue 28 Feb · Moon 50°
Mar 2040
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:19 local · Tue, Tue 6 Mar · Moon 12°
Mar 2040
13
New Moon
Not visible01:46 local · Tue, Tue 13 Mar · Moon -42°