New Moon
Wednesday, 21 December 2033 · 18:47 local in London
2033-12-21 18:47 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:47 local time in London on 21 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Dec
2033
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 18:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:05
Next moonset
17:08
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2033
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:20 local · Thu, Thu 29 Dec · Moon -2°
Jan 2034
4
Full Moon
Above horizon19:47 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon 29°
Jan 2034
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:17 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 2034
20
New Moon
Not visible10:02 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jan · Moon 17°