New Moon
Wednesday, 12 March 2070 · 15:52 local in London
2070-03-12 15:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 15:52 local time in London on 12 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Mar
2070
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 15:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:24
Next moonset
18:09
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2070
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Wed, Wed 19 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2070
26
Full Moon
Below horizon17:31 local · Wed, Wed 26 Mar · Moon -9°
Apr 2070
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:23 local · Thu, Thu 3 Apr · Moon -39°
Apr 2070
11
New Moon
Not visible03:30 local · Fri, Fri 11 Apr · Moon -22°