New Moon
Monday, 9 February 2043 · 21:08 local in London
2043-02-09 21:08 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:08 local time in London on 9 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
9 Feb
2043
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 21:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:05
Next moonset
17:52
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2043
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:00 local · Mon, Mon 16 Feb · Moon 60°
Feb 2043
23
Full Moon
Above horizon21:58 local · Mon, Mon 23 Feb · Moon 41°
Mar 2043
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:07 local · Wed, Wed 4 Mar · Moon -11°
Mar 2043
11
New Moon
Not visible09:09 local · Wed, Wed 11 Mar · Moon 20°