New Moon
Tuesday, 30 December 2081 · 04:28 local in London
2081-12-30 04:28 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:28 local time in London on 30 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
30 Dec
2081
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 04:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:56
Next moonset
15:53
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2082
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:46 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 2082
14
Full Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 2082
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:15 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jan · Moon -17°
Jan 2082
28
New Moon
Not visible20:47 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jan · Moon -39°