New Moon
Monday, 27 December 2027 · 20:12 local in London
2027-12-27 20:12 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:12 local time in London on 27 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
27 Dec
2027
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 20:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:50
Next moonset
16:27
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2028
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:41 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 2028
12
Full Moon
Above horizon04:03 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon 36°
Jan 2028
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:26 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jan · Moon -49°
Jan 2028
26
New Moon
Not visible15:13 local · Wed, Wed 26 Jan · Moon 9°