New Moon
Monday, 6 December 2162 · 12:19 local in London
2162-12-06 12:19 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:19 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 Dec
2162
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 12:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:29
Next moonset
16:16
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2162
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:25 local · Mon, Mon 13 Dec · Moon -5°
Dec 2162
21
Full Moon
Above horizon16:56 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2162
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:26 local · Wed, Wed 29 Dec · Moon 29°
Jan 2163
4
New Moon
Not visible23:28 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jan · Moon -56°