New Moon
Saturday, 8 February 2081 · 20:17 local in London
2081-02-08 20:17 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:17 local time in London on 8 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
8 Feb
2081
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 20:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:57
Next moonset
17:47
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2081
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:59 local · Sun, Sun 16 Feb · Moon 36°
Feb 2081
23
Full Moon
Below horizon14:27 local · Sun, Sun 23 Feb · Moon -22°
Mar 2081
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:06 local · Sun, Sun 2 Mar · Moon -14°
Mar 2081
10
New Moon
Not visible15:17 local · Mon, Mon 10 Mar · Moon 21°