New Moon
Tuesday, 13 March 2040 · 01:46 local in London
2040-03-13 01:46 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:46 local time in London on 13 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
13 Mar
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 01:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:58
Next moonset
18:33
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2040
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:59 local · Tue, Tue 20 Mar · Moon 64°
Mar 2040
28
Full Moon
Below horizon16:12 local · Wed, Wed 28 Mar · Moon -26°
Apr 2040
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:06 local · Wed, Wed 4 Apr · Moon -38°
Apr 2040
11
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Wed, Wed 11 Apr · Moon 38°