New Moon
Wednesday, 21 January 2004 · 21:05 local in London
2004-01-21 21:05 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:05 local time in London on 21 January. 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Jan
2004
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 21:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:54
Next moonset
17:02
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2004
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:04 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 2004
6
Full Moon
Below horizon08:47 local · Fri, Fri 6 Feb · Moon -5°
Feb 2004
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:40 local · Fri, Fri 13 Feb · Moon -32°
Feb 2004
20
New Moon
Not visible09:18 local · Fri, Fri 20 Feb · Moon 11°