New Moon
Saturday, 4 December 2021 · 07:43 local in London
2021-12-04 07:43 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 07:43 local time in London on 4 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Dec
2021
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 07:43 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:03
Next moonset
15:51
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2021
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:36 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon -21°
Dec 2021
19
Full Moon
Above horizon04:36 local · Sun, Sun 19 Dec · Moon 32°
Dec 2021
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:24 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon 22°
Jan 2022
2
New Moon
Not visible18:34 local · Sun, Sun 2 Jan · Moon -25°