New Moon
Thursday, 26 December 2171 · 22:10 local in London
2171-12-26 22:10 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 22:10 local time in London on 26 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
26 Dec
2171
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 22:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:14
Next moonset
16:07
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2172
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:49 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -6°
Jan 2172
11
Full Moon
Above horizon06:04 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jan · Moon 21°
Jan 2172
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:50 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jan · Moon -47°
Jan 2172
25
New Moon
Not visible09:45 local · Sat, Sat 25 Jan · Moon 7°