New Moon
Monday, 23 December 2041 · 08:06 local in London
2041-12-23 08:06 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 08:06 local time in London on 23 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
23 Dec
2041
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 08:06 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:48
Next moonset
15:30
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2041
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:46 local · Mon, Mon 30 Dec · Moon -30°
Jan 2042
6
Full Moon
Below horizon08:54 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jan · Moon -1°
Jan 2042
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:24 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jan · Moon -2°
Jan 2042
21
New Moon
Not visible20:42 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jan · Moon -42°