New Moon
Thursday, 24 July 2025 · 20:11 local in London
2025-07-24 19:11 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:11 local time in London on 24 July. 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
24 Jul
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 20:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:32
Next moonset
21:22