New Moon
Friday, 4 January 2030 · 02:50 local in London
2030-01-04 02:50 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:50 local time in London on 4 January. 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Jan
2030
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 02:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:10
Next moonset
16:51
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2030
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:06 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jan · Moon 30°
Jan 2030
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jan · Moon -6°
Jan 2030
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:14 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jan · Moon -56°
Feb 2030
2
New Moon
Not visible16:08 local · Sat, Sat 2 Feb · Moon 7°