New Moon
Friday, 23 January 2088 · 19:38 local in London
2088-01-23 19:38 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 19:38 local time in London on 23 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
23 Jan
2088
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 19:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:38
Next moonset
17:50
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2088
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:33 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jan · Moon -17°
Feb 2088
6
Full Moon
Above horizon21:33 local · Fri, Fri 6 Feb · Moon 38°
Feb 2088
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:25 local · Sat, Sat 14 Feb · Moon -18°
Feb 2088
22
New Moon
Not visible11:09 local · Sun, Sun 22 Feb · Moon 31°