New Moon
Saturday, 3 January 2060 · 16:40 local in London
2060-01-03 16:40 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:40 local time in London on 3 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Jan
2060
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 16:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:20
Next moonset
16:35
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2060
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:52 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2060
17
Full Moon
Above horizon17:14 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jan · Moon 10°
Jan 2060
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:14 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jan · Moon -48°
Feb 2060
2
New Moon
Not visible05:22 local · Mon, Mon 2 Feb · Moon -26°