New Moon
Tuesday, 18 March 2121 · 23:24 local in London
2121-03-18 23:24 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:24 local time in London on 18 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Mar
2121
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 23:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:50
Next moonset
19:27
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2121
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:30 local · Tue, Tue 25 Mar · Moon 34°
Apr 2121
3
Full Moon
Above horizon04:26 local · Thu, Thu 3 Apr · Moon 13°
Apr 2121
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:17 local · Thu, Thu 10 Apr · Moon -59°
Apr 2121
17
New Moon
Not visible09:35 local · Thu, Thu 17 Apr · Moon 36°