New Moon
Tuesday, 20 February 2080 · 20:11 local in London
2080-02-20 20:11 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:11 local time in London on 20 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Feb
2080
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 20:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:38
Next moonset
18:11
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2080
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:24 local · Wed, Wed 28 Feb · Moon -10°
Mar 2080
5
Full Moon
Above horizon23:29 local · Tue, Tue 5 Mar · Moon 44°
Mar 2080
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Wed, Wed 13 Mar · Moon -15°
Mar 2080
21
New Moon
Not visible12:06 local · Thu, Thu 21 Mar · Moon 38°