New Moon
Friday, 31 March 2147 · 16:43 local in London
2147-03-31 15:43 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:43 local time in London on 31 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
31 Mar
2147
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 16:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:18
Next moonset
19:24
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
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Apr 2147
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:10 local · Sun, Sun 16 Apr · Moon 19°
Apr 2147
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:07 local · Sun, Sun 23 Apr · Moon 21°
Apr 2147
30
New Moon
Not visible03:17 local · Sun, Sun 30 Apr · Moon -22°