New Moon
Wednesday, 5 December 2029 · 14:52 local in London
2029-12-05 14:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 14:52 local time in London on 5 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 Dec
2029
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 14:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:49
Next moonset
15:38
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2029
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:50 local · Wed, Wed 12 Dec · Moon 39°
Dec 2029
20
Full Moon
Above horizon22:47 local · Thu, Thu 20 Dec · Moon 58°
Dec 2029
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:49 local · Fri, Fri 28 Dec · Moon 11°
Jan 2030
4
New Moon
Not visible02:50 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jan · Moon -46°