New Moon
Monday, 21 January 1985 · 02:28 local in London
1985-01-21 02:28 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:28 local time in London on 21 January. 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Jan
1985
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 02:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:44
Next moonset
16:38
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1985
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:29 local · Tue, Tue 29 Jan · Moon -18°
Feb 1985
5
Full Moon
Below horizon15:19 local · Tue, Tue 5 Feb · Moon -8°
Feb 1985
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:57 local · Tue, Tue 12 Feb · Moon 14°
Feb 1985
19
New Moon
Not visible18:43 local · Tue, Tue 19 Feb · Moon -16°