New Moon
Monday, 5 February 2046 · 23:10 local in London
2046-02-05 23:10 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:10 local time in London on 5 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 Feb
2046
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 23:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:40
Next moonset
17:45
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2046
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:20 local · Wed, Wed 14 Feb · Moon -8°
Feb 2046
20
Full Moon
Above horizon23:44 local · Tue, Tue 20 Feb · Moon 46°
Feb 2046
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:23 local · Tue, Tue 27 Feb · Moon -60°
Mar 2046
7
New Moon
Not visible18:15 local · Wed, Wed 7 Mar · Moon -3°