New Moon
Friday, 14 February 2048 · 00:31 local in London
2048-02-14 00:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:31 local time in London on 14 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
14 Feb
2048
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 00:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:04
Next moonset
18:14
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2048
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:22 local · Fri, Fri 21 Feb · Moon 57°
Feb 2048
29
Full Moon
Below horizon14:38 local · Sat, Sat 29 Feb · Moon -27°
Mar 2048
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Sat, Sat 7 Mar · Moon -8°
Mar 2048
14
New Moon
Not visible14:28 local · Sat, Sat 14 Mar · Moon 31°