New Moon
Monday, 14 December 2020 · 16:17 local in London
2020-12-14 16:17 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:17 local time in London on 14 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
14 Dec
2020
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 16:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:59
Next moonset
16:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2020
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:41 local · Mon, Mon 21 Dec · Moon 0°
Dec 2020
30
Full Moon
Above horizon03:28 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon 42°
Jan 2021
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:37 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jan · Moon 19°
Jan 2021
13
New Moon
Not visible05:00 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon -30°