New Moon
Saturday, 2 January 2117 · 23:41 local in London
2117-01-02 23:41 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:41 local time in London on 2 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
-66°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 Jan
2117
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 23:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:09
Next moonset
16:04
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2117
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:15 local · Mon, Mon 11 Jan · Moon -22°
Jan 2117
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Mon, Mon 18 Jan · Moon -11°
Jan 2117
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:19 local · Mon, Mon 25 Jan · Moon 9°
Feb 2117
1
New Moon
Not visible17:10 local · Mon, Mon 1 Feb · Moon -7°