New Moon
Friday, 21 March 2042 · 17:23 local in London
2042-03-21 17:23 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 17:23 local time in London on 21 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Mar
2042
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 17:23 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:27
Next moonset
18:04
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2042
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:00 local · Fri, Fri 28 Mar · Moon 19°
Apr 2042
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Full Moon
Below horizon15:16 local · Sat, Sat 5 Apr · Moon -37°
Apr 2042
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Sun, Sun 13 Apr · Moon -11°
Apr 2042
20
New Moon
Not visible03:19 local · Sun, Sun 20 Apr · Moon -20°