New Moon
Sunday, 21 September 2025 · 20:54 local in London
2025-09-21 19:54 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:54 local time in London on 21 September. 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Sep
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 20:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
07:25
Next moonset
18:57
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2025
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:54 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon -22°
Oct 2025
7
Full Moon
Above horizon04:48 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 2025
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:13 local · Mon, Mon 13 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2025
21
New Moon
Not visible13:25 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 23°