New Moon
Wednesday, 18 January 2045 · 04:26 local in London
2045-01-18 04:26 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:26 local time in London on 18 January. 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Jan
2045
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 04:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:28
Next moonset
16:36
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2045
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:09 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jan · Moon -20°
Feb 2045
1
Full Moon
Above horizon21:05 local · Wed, Wed 1 Feb · Moon 39°
Feb 2045
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:03 local · Wed, Wed 8 Feb · Moon -58°
Feb 2045
16
New Moon
Not visible23:51 local · Thu, Thu 16 Feb · Moon -51°