New Moon
Friday, 20 December 2120 · 14:56 local in London
2120-12-20 14:56 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 14:56 local time in London on 20 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Dec
2120
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 14:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:09
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2120
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:47 local · Fri, Fri 27 Dec · Moon -27°
Jan 2121
3
Full Moon
Above horizon19:34 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon 32°
Jan 2121
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:56 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jan · Moon 0°
Jan 2121
19
New Moon
Not visible02:46 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jan · Moon -47°