New Moon
Thursday, 28 December 2073 · 16:55 local in London
2073-12-28 16:55 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:55 local time in London on 28 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
28 Dec
2073
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 16:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:29
Next moonset
17:09
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2074
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:18 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon -37°
Jan 2074
13
Full Moon
Above horizon06:31 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 2074
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:20 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jan · Moon 24°
Jan 2074
27
New Moon
Not visible06:37 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jan · Moon -11°