New Moon
Tuesday, 27 March 2074 · 15:20 local in London
2074-03-27 14:20 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 15:20 local time in London on 27 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
27 Mar
2074
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 15:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:31
Next moonset
19:17