New Moon
Friday, 7 December 2170 · 20:26 local in London
2170-12-07 20:26 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:26 local time in London on 7 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Dec
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 20:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:48
Next moonset
16:07
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2170
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:05 local · Sat, Sat 15 Dec · Moon -44°
Dec 2170
23
Full Moon
Below horizon09:11 local · Sun, Sun 23 Dec · Moon -4°
Dec 2170
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:07 local · Sun, Sun 30 Dec · Moon -1°
Jan 2171
6
New Moon
Not visible09:38 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jan · Moon 5°