New Moon
Friday, 6 December 2086 · 05:48 local in London
2086-12-06 05:48 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:48 local time in London on 6 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Dec
2086
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 05:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:56
Next moonset
16:13
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2086
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:20 local · Fri, Fri 13 Dec · Moon 22°
Dec 2086
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:19 local · Fri, Fri 20 Dec · Moon -3°
Dec 2086
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:58 local · Fri, Fri 27 Dec · Moon -23°
Jan 2087
4
New Moon
Not visible22:11 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jan · Moon -51°