New Moon
Sunday, 6 December 2037 · 23:38 local in London
2037-12-06 23:38 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:38 local time in London on 6 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Dec
2037
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 23:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:05
Next moonset
16:34
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2037
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:42 local · Mon, Mon 14 Dec · Moon 16°
Dec 2037
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:39 local · Tue, Tue 22 Dec · Moon -14°
Dec 2037
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:05 local · Tue, Tue 29 Dec · Moon -17°
Jan 2038
5
New Moon
Not visible13:41 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 13°