New Moon
Sunday, 15 December 2058 · 16:12 local in London
2058-12-15 16:12 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:12 local time in London on 15 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
15 Dec
2058
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 16:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:09
Next moonset
16:23
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2058
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:27 local · Sun, Sun 22 Dec · Moon -35°
Dec 2058
29
Full Moon
Above horizon20:25 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon 41°
Jan 2059
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:07 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jan · Moon 7°
Jan 2059
14
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jan · Moon -41°