New Moon
Wednesday, 17 January 2018 · 02:17 local in London
2018-01-17 02:17 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:17 local time in London on 17 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
17 Jan
2018
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 02:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:02
Next moonset
16:58
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2018
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:20 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jan · Moon 21°
Jan 2018
31
Full Moon
Below horizon13:27 local · Wed, Wed 31 Jan · Moon -20°
Feb 2018
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Wed, Wed 7 Feb · Moon -44°
Feb 2018
15
New Moon
Not visible21:05 local · Thu, Thu 15 Feb · Moon -37°