New Moon
Wednesday, 1 February 2079 · 23:36 local in London
2079-02-01 23:36 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:36 local time in London on 1 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
1 Feb
2079
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 23:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:28
Next moonset
17:16
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2079
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:11 local · Thu, Thu 9 Feb · Moon -11°
Feb 2079
15
Full Moon
Above horizon23:45 local · Wed, Wed 15 Feb · Moon 54°
Feb 2079
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:24 local · Thu, Thu 23 Feb · Moon -58°
Mar 2079
3
New Moon
Not visible13:49 local · Fri, Fri 3 Mar · Moon 24°