New Moon
Sunday, 19 March 2102 · 01:11 local in London
2102-03-19 01:11 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:11 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 Mar
2102
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 01:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:52
Next moonset
19:13
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2102
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:16 local · Sun, Sun 26 Mar · Moon 62°
Apr 2102
3
Full Moon
Below horizon15:40 local · Mon, Mon 3 Apr · Moon -37°
Apr 2102
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:24 local · Mon, Mon 10 Apr · Moon -20°
Apr 2102
17
New Moon
Not visible14:25 local · Mon, Mon 17 Apr · Moon 49°