New Moon
Sunday, 6 January 2019 · 01:28 local in London
2019-01-06 01:28 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:28 local time in London on 6 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Jan
2019
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 01:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:17
Next moonset
16:38
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2019
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:46 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jan · Moon -34°
Jan 2019
21
Full Moon
Above horizon05:16 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jan · Moon 23°
Jan 2019
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:11 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jan · Moon -33°
Feb 2019
4
New Moon
Not visible21:04 local · Mon, Mon 4 Feb · Moon -40°