New Moon
Saturday, 31 December 2157 · 17:25 local in London
2157-12-31 17:25 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 17:25 local time in London on 31 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
31 Dec
2157
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 17:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:53
Next moonset
16:45
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2158
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon 22°
Jan 2158
14
Full Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2158
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jan · Moon -24°
Jan 2158
30
New Moon
Not visible08:52 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jan · Moon 8°