New Moon
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 · 00:52 local in London
2026-12-09 00:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:52 local time in London on 9 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
-63°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
9 Dec
2026
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 00:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:52
Next moonset
15:35
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2026
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:43 local · Thu, Thu 17 Dec · Moon -38°
Dec 2026
24
Full Moon
Above horizon01:28 local · Thu, Thu 24 Dec · Moon 60°
Dec 2026
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:00 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon -44°
Jan 2027
7
New Moon
Not visible20:25 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jan · Moon -41°