New Moon
Wednesday, 13 January 2021 · 05:00 local in London
2021-01-13 05:00 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:00 local time in London on 13 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
13 Jan
2021
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 05:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:37
Next moonset
16:24
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2021
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:02 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jan · Moon 32°
Jan 2021
28
Full Moon
Above horizon19:16 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jan · Moon 25°
Feb 2021
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:37 local · Thu, Thu 4 Feb · Moon -53°
Feb 2021
11
New Moon
Not visible19:06 local · Thu, Thu 11 Feb · Moon -21°