How do you create a Date object representing the current moment?

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Answer

new Date() with no arguments creates a Date object set to the current date and time, based on the system clock, represented internally as milliseconds since the Unix epoch (Jan 1, 1970 UTC).

const now = new Date();
console.log(now.getTime()); // e.g. 1770512400000

Real-world example Timestamping when a user submits a form, for auditing or sorting purposes.

Common follow-ups: How do you create a Date for a specific known date?

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