New Moon
Saturday, 8 March 2160 · 03:43 local in London
2160-03-08 03:43 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:43 local time in London on 8 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
8 Mar
2160
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 03:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:06
Next moonset
18:43
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2160
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:40 local · Sat, Sat 15 Mar · Moon 41°
Mar 2160
22
Full Moon
Below horizon06:53 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon -13°
Mar 2160
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:51 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon -60°
Apr 2160
6
New Moon
Not visible19:47 local · Sun, Sun 6 Apr · Moon 0°