New Moon
Tuesday, 24 December 2030 · 17:32 local in London
2030-12-24 17:32 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 17:32 local time in London on 24 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
24 Dec
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 17:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:26
Next moonset
17:16
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2030
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:36 local · Tue, Tue 31 Dec · Moon 22°
Jan 2031
8
Full Moon
Above horizon18:26 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2031
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 2031
23
New Moon
Not visible04:31 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jan · Moon -27°