New Moon
Tuesday, 3 January 2079 · 06:50 local in London
2079-01-03 06:50 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 06:50 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 Jan
2079
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 06:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:53
Next moonset
15:46
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2079
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:29 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jan · Moon 44°
Jan 2079
17
Full Moon
Below horizon11:06 local · Tue, Tue 17 Jan · Moon -12°
Jan 2079
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:46 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jan · Moon -30°
Feb 2079
1
New Moon
Not visible23:36 local · Wed, Wed 1 Feb · Moon -59°