New Moon
Sunday, 9 December 2159 · 18:37 local in London
2159-12-09 18:37 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:37 local time in London on 9 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
9 Dec
2159
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 18:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:36
Next moonset
16:21
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2159
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:59 local · Mon, Mon 17 Dec · Moon 1°
Dec 2159
24
Full Moon
Above horizon22:56 local · Mon, Mon 24 Dec · Moon 59°
Dec 2159
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:44 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon -33°
Jan 2160
8
New Moon
Not visible14:11 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon 12°