New Moon
Tuesday, 2 January 2052 · 03:05 local in London
2052-01-02 03:05 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:05 local time in London on 2 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Jan
2052
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 03:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:47
Next moonset
16:58
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2052
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:27 local · Tue, Tue 9 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 2052
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:24 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jan · Moon 27°
Jan 2052
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:04 local · Tue, Tue 23 Jan · Moon -35°
Jan 2052
31
New Moon
Not visible18:30 local · Wed, Wed 31 Jan · Moon -14°