New Moon
Wednesday, 17 January 2170 · 03:54 local in London
2170-01-17 03:54 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:54 local time in London on 17 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
17 Jan
2170
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 03:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:36
Next moonset
16:29
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2170
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:40 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jan · Moon -20°
Feb 2170
1
Full Moon
Below horizon11:18 local · Thu, Thu 1 Feb · Moon -17°
Feb 2170
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:05 local · Thu, Thu 8 Feb · Moon 6°
Feb 2170
15
New Moon
Not visible22:23 local · Thu, Thu 15 Feb · Moon -49°