New Moon
Thursday, 15 December 2039 · 16:32 local in London
2039-12-15 16:32 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:32 local time in London on 15 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
15 Dec
2039
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 16:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
09:06
Next moonset
16:30
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2039
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:02 local · Thu, Thu 22 Dec · Moon -23°
Dec 2039
30
Full Moon
Below horizon12:38 local · Fri, Fri 30 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 2040
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon 6°
Jan 2040
14
New Moon
Not visible03:25 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon -45°