New Moon
Monday, 12 December 2118 · 21:45 local in London
2118-12-12 21:45 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:45 local time in London on 12 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 Dec
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 21:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:15
Next moonset
15:50
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2118
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Mon, Mon 19 Dec · Moon 30°
Dec 2118
28
Full Moon
Above horizon01:04 local · Wed, Wed 28 Dec · Moon 63°
Jan 2119
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:39 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon -47°
Jan 2119
11
New Moon
Not visible08:42 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jan · Moon 0°