New Moon
Saturday, 21 December 2109 · 22:41 local in London
2109-12-21 22:41 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:41 local time in London on 21 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Dec
2109
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 22:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:04
Next moonset
17:01
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2109
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:30 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon -14°
Jan 2110
6
Full Moon
Above horizon06:11 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2110
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:08 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon -44°
Jan 2110
20
New Moon
Not visible10:18 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jan · Moon 16°