New Moon
Tuesday, 4 January 2163 · 23:28 local in London
2163-01-04 23:28 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:28 local time in London on 4 January. 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 Jan
2163
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 23:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
07:55
Next moonset
17:18
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2163
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:58 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon -28°
Jan 2163
20
Full Moon
Below horizon10:29 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 2163
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:47 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jan · Moon -50°
Feb 2163
3
New Moon
Not visible11:42 local · Thu, Thu 3 Feb · Moon 26°