New Moon
Saturday, 26 December 2076 · 00:53 local in London
2076-12-26 00:53 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:53 local time in London on 26 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
-62°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Dec
2076
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 00:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:46
Next moonset
16:14