New Moon
Thursday, 16 February 2045 · 23:51 local in London
2045-02-16 23:51 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:51 local time in London on 16 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
16 Feb
2045
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 23:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:22
Next moonset
18:03
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2045
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:37 local · Fri, Fri 24 Feb · Moon 61°
Mar 2045
3
Full Moon
Below horizon07:52 local · Fri, Fri 3 Mar · Moon -11°
Mar 2045
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:50 local · Fri, Fri 10 Mar · Moon -29°
Mar 2045
18
New Moon
Not visible17:15 local · Sat, Sat 18 Mar · Moon 8°