New Moon
Tuesday, 2 December 2070 · 16:54 local in London
2070-12-02 16:54 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:54 local time in London on 2 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Dec
2070
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 16:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:01
Next moonset
16:58
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2070
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:32 local · Wed, Wed 10 Dec · Moon 26°
Dec 2070
17
Full Moon
Below horizon16:05 local · Wed, Wed 17 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 2070
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:31 local · Wed, Wed 24 Dec · Moon 19°
Jan 2071
1
New Moon
Not visible12:15 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jan · Moon 20°