New Moon
Sunday, 2 December 2108 · 21:22 local in London
2108-12-02 21:22 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:22 local time in London on 2 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Dec
2108
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 21:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:54
Next moonset
16:59
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2108
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:24 local · Mon, Mon 10 Dec · Moon -39°
Dec 2108
18
Full Moon
Below horizon09:32 local · Tue, Tue 18 Dec · Moon -14°
Dec 2108
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:31 local · Tue, Tue 25 Dec · Moon -15°
Jan 2109
1
New Moon
Not visible10:02 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jan · Moon 15°