New Moon
Sunday, 19 January 2053 · 23:12 local in London
2053-01-19 23:12 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:12 local time in London on 19 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 Jan
2053
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 23:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:44
Next moonset
17:27
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2053
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:41 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jan · Moon 24°
Feb 2053
3
Full Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Mon, Mon 3 Feb · Moon 21°
Feb 2053
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:49 local · Mon, Mon 10 Feb · Moon -28°
Feb 2053
18
New Moon
Not visible16:31 local · Tue, Tue 18 Feb · Moon 7°