New Moon
Tuesday, 21 December 2128 · 23:08 local in London
2128-12-21 23:08 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:08 local time in London on 21 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Dec
2128
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 23:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:06
Next moonset
16:58
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2128
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:26 local · Tue, Tue 28 Dec · Moon 28°
Jan 2129
5
Full Moon
Below horizon13:59 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 2129
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:39 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jan · Moon -41°
Jan 2129
20
New Moon
Not visible09:53 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jan · Moon 14°