New Moon
Saturday, 30 December 2130 · 12:44 local in London
2130-12-30 12:44 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:44 local time in London on 30 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
30 Dec
2130
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 12:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:49
Next moonset
16:06
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2131
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:31 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jan · Moon 5°
Jan 2131
13
Full Moon
Below horizon12:48 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jan · Moon -17°
Jan 2131
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:05 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jan · Moon -6°
Jan 2131
29
New Moon
Not visible02:52 local · Mon, Mon 29 Jan · Moon -46°