New Moon
Saturday, 27 December 2160 · 14:55 local in London
2160-12-27 14:55 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 14:55 local time in London on 27 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
27 Dec
2160
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 14:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:24
Next moonset
16:06
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2161
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:49 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jan · Moon 46°
Jan 2161
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:19 local · Mon, Mon 12 Jan · Moon 53°
Jan 2161
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:12 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jan · Moon -48°
Jan 2161
26
New Moon
Not visible09:04 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jan · Moon 12°