New Moon
Wednesday, 6 December 2056 · 22:31 local in London
2056-12-06 22:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:31 local time in London on 6 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Dec
2056
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 22:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:16
Next moonset
16:35
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2056
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:54 local · Wed, Wed 13 Dec · Moon 20°
Dec 2056
22
Full Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon 55°
Dec 2056
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:22 local · Fri, Fri 29 Dec · Moon -37°
Jan 2057
5
New Moon
Not visible09:49 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon 9°