New Moon
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 · 13:25 local in London
2025-10-21 12:25 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 13:25 local time in London on 21 October. 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 Oct
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 13:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:50
Next moonset
17:28
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2025
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:21 local · Wed, Wed 29 Oct · Moon 12°
Nov 2025
5
Full Moon
Below horizon13:19 local · Wed, Wed 5 Nov · Moon -16°
Nov 2025
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:28 local · Wed, Wed 12 Nov · Moon 54°
Nov 2025
20
New Moon
Not visible06:47 local · Thu, Thu 20 Nov · Moon -10°