New Moon
Friday, 13 December 2069 · 17:38 local in London
2069-12-13 17:38 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 17:38 local time in London on 13 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
13 Dec
2069
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 17:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:09
Next moonset
16:59
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2069
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:00 local · Sat, Sat 21 Dec · Moon -24°
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Last Quarter Moon
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