New Moon
Wednesday, 7 March 2046 · 18:15 local in London
2046-03-07 18:15 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:15 local time in London on 7 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Mar
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 18:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:24
Next moonset
19:02
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2046
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:13 local · Thu, Thu 15 Mar · Moon 63°
Mar 2046
22
Full Moon
Below horizon09:27 local · Thu, Thu 22 Mar · Moon -33°
Mar 2046
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:57 local · Thu, Thu 29 Mar · Moon 11°
Apr 2046
6
New Moon
Not visible12:52 local · Fri, Fri 6 Apr · Moon 49°