New Moon
Thursday, 26 December 2019 · 05:13 local in London
2019-12-26 05:13 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:13 local time in London on 26 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Dec
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 05:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:18
Next moonset
16:13
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2020
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:46 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -36°
Jan 2020
10
Full Moon
Above horizon19:21 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 28°
Jan 2020
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2020
24
New Moon
Not visible21:42 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jan · Moon -48°