New Moon
Saturday, 21 December 2052 · 04:15 local in London
2052-12-21 04:15 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:15 local time in London on 21 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Dec
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 04:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:45
Next moonset
16:43
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2052
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:28 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon -21°
Jan 2053
4
Full Moon
Above horizon17:46 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jan · Moon 10°
Jan 2053
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:09 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jan · Moon -45°
Jan 2053
19
New Moon
Not visible23:12 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jan · Moon -53°