New Moon
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 · 04:02 local in London
2025-05-27 03:02 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:02 local time in London on 27 May. 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
27 May
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 04:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:24
Next moonset
22:26
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:41 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jun · Moon -23°
Jun 2025
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Full Moon
Below horizon08:44 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jun · Moon -38°
Jun 2025
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:19 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jun · Moon -37°
Jun 2025
25
New Moon
Not visible11:32 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jun · Moon 61°