New Moon
Friday, 6 December 2143 · 13:57 local in London
2143-12-06 13:57 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 13:57 local time in London on 6 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Dec
2143
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 13:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:23
Next moonset
16:08
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2143
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:12 local · Sat, Sat 14 Dec · Moon -38°
Dec 2143
22
Full Moon
Above horizon04:13 local · Sun, Sun 22 Dec · Moon 31°
Dec 2143
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:27 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon 17°
Jan 2144
5
New Moon
Not visible04:15 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jan · Moon -31°