New Moon
Tuesday, 7 December 1999 · 22:32 local in London
1999-12-07 22:32 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:32 local time in London on 7 December. 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Dec
1999
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 22:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:57
Next moonset
16:38
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1999
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:50 local · Thu, Thu 16 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1999
22
Full Moon
Above horizon17:31 local · Wed, Wed 22 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1999
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:05 local · Wed, Wed 29 Dec · Moon -17°
Jan 2000
6
New Moon
Not visible18:14 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jan · Moon -18°