New Moon
Saturday, 18 December 2055 · 08:15 local in London
2055-12-18 08:15 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 08:15 local time in London on 18 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 Dec
2055
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 08:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:52
Next moonset
16:20
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2055
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:29 local · Sat, Sat 25 Dec · Moon 12°
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Full Moon
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Jan 2056
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:14 local · Sun, Sun 9 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 2056
16
New Moon
Not visible22:11 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jan · Moon -52°