New Moon
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 · 23:32 local in London
2023-12-12 23:32 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:32 local time in London on 12 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
-66°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Dec
2023
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 23:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
09:04
Next moonset
15:42
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2023
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:39 local · Tue, Tue 19 Dec · Moon 34°
Dec 2023
27
Full Moon
Above horizon00:33 local · Wed, Wed 27 Dec · Moon 65°
Jan 2024
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jan · Moon 25°
Jan 2024
11
New Moon
Not visible11:57 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jan · Moon 11°