New Moon
Friday, 26 February 2055 · 12:39 local in London
2055-02-26 12:39 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:39 local time in London on 26 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Feb
2055
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 12:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:26
Next moonset
17:35