New Moon
Saturday, 21 January 2023 · 20:53 local in London
2023-01-21 20:53 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:53 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Jan
2023
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 20:53 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:55
Next moonset
17:09
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2023
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:19 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jan · Moon 41°
Feb 2023
5
Full Moon
Above horizon18:29 local · Sun, Sun 5 Feb · Moon 16°
Feb 2023
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:01 local · Mon, Mon 13 Feb · Moon -52°
Feb 2023
20
New Moon
Not visible07:06 local · Mon, Mon 20 Feb · Moon -5°