New Moon
Friday, 21 January 2118 · 21:22 local in London
2118-01-21 21:22 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:22 local time in London on 21 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Jan
2118
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
08:44
Next moonset
17:02
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2118
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:18 local · Sat, Sat 29 Jan · Moon 45°
Feb 2118
6
Full Moon
Below horizon11:23 local · Sun, Sun 6 Feb · Moon -19°
Feb 2118
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:13 local · Sun, Sun 13 Feb · Moon 15°
Feb 2118
20
New Moon
Not visible12:58 local · Sun, Sun 20 Feb · Moon 24°