New Moon
Sunday, 27 April 2025 · 20:31 local in London
2025-04-27 19:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:31 local time in London on 27 April. 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
27 Apr
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 20:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:29
Next moonset
22:01
Next events
Calendar →May 2025
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:52 local · Sun, Sun 4 May · Moon 29°
May 2025
12
Full Moon
Below horizon17:56 local · Mon, Mon 12 May · Moon -26°
May 2025
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Tue, Tue 20 May · Moon -8°
May 2025
27
New Moon
Not visible04:02 local · Tue, Tue 27 May · Moon -2°