New Moon
Monday, 28 December 2122 · 22:08 local in London
2122-12-28 22:08 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:08 local time in London on 28 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
28 Dec
2122
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 22:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:21
Next moonset
16:45
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2123
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:23 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 2123
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:40 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jan · Moon 53°
Jan 2123
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:36 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 2123
27
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jan · Moon 13°