New Moon
Wednesday, 19 December 2131 · 16:56 local in London
2131-12-19 16:56 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:56 local time in London on 19 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 Dec
2131
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 16:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:43
Next moonset
16:30
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2131
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:08 local · Thu, Thu 27 Dec · Moon -35°
Jan 2132
2
Full Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jan · Moon 62°
Jan 2132
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:01 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jan · Moon 33°
Jan 2132
18
New Moon
Not visible11:01 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jan · Moon 13°