New Moon
Sunday, 2 January 2022 · 18:34 local in London
2022-01-02 18:34 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:34 local time in London on 2 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Jan
2022
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 18:34 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
09:14
Next moonset
16:38
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2022
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Sun, Sun 9 Jan · Moon 42°
Jan 2022
17
Full Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jan · Moon 62°
Jan 2022
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:41 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jan · Moon -26°
Feb 2022
1
New Moon
Not visible05:46 local · Tue, Tue 1 Feb · Moon -22°