New Moon
Friday, 4 December 2116 · 08:11 local in London
2116-12-04 08:11 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 08:11 local time in London on 4 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Dec
2116
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 08:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:21
Next moonset
15:26
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2116
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:37 local · Sat, Sat 12 Dec · Moon -45°
Dec 2116
19
Full Moon
Above horizon22:19 local · Sat, Sat 19 Dec · Moon 60°
Dec 2116
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:56 local · Sat, Sat 26 Dec · Moon -38°
Jan 2117
2
New Moon
Not visible23:41 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jan · Moon -66°