New Moon
Wednesday, 29 January 2025 · 12:36 local in London
2025-01-29 12:36 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:36 local time in London on 29 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
29 Jan
2025
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 12:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:33
Next moonset
16:32
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2025
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:02 local · Wed, Wed 5 Feb · Moon -13°
Feb 2025
12
Full Moon
Below horizon13:54 local · Wed, Wed 12 Feb · Moon -20°
Feb 2025
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:33 local · Thu, Thu 20 Feb · Moon -64°
Feb 2025
28
New Moon
Not visible00:45 local · Fri, Fri 28 Feb · Moon -48°