New Moon
Sunday, 1 December 2024 · 06:22 local in London
2024-12-01 06:22 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 06:22 local time in London on 1 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
1 Dec
2024
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 06:22 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:28
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2024
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:27 local · Sun, Sun 8 Dec · Moon 22°
Dec 2024
15
Full Moon
Below horizon09:02 local · Sun, Sun 15 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 2024
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:18 local · Sun, Sun 22 Dec · Moon -16°
Dec 2024
30
New Moon
Not visible22:27 local · Mon, Mon 30 Dec · Moon -60°