New Moon
Monday, 30 December 2024 · 22:27 local in London
2024-12-30 22:27 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:27 local time in London on 30 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
-60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
30 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 22:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
09:13
Next moonset
16:07
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2025
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:56 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jan · Moon 5°
Jan 2025
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon 57°
Jan 2025
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jan · Moon -42°
Jan 2025
29
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jan · Moon 16°