New Moon
Saturday, 19 March 2072 · 20:22 local in London
2072-03-19 20:22 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:22 local time in London on 19 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 Mar
2072
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 20:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:24
Next moonset
19:02
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2072
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:43 local · Sun, Sun 27 Mar · Moon -7°
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Full Moon
Above horizon02:25 local · Sun, Sun 3 Apr · Moon 32°
Apr 2072
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:53 local · Sun, Sun 10 Apr · Moon 12°
Apr 2072
18
New Moon
Not visible12:57 local · Mon, Mon 18 Apr · Moon 46°