New Moon
Thursday, 20 November 2025 · 06:47 local in London
2025-11-20 06:47 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 06:47 local time in London on 20 November. 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 Nov
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 06:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:05
Next moonset
15:30
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2025
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Fri, Fri 28 Nov · Moon -47°
Dec 2025
4
Full Moon
Above horizon23:14 local · Thu, Thu 4 Dec · Moon 65°
Dec 2025
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:52 local · Thu, Thu 11 Dec · Moon -24°
Dec 2025
20
New Moon
Not visible01:44 local · Sat, Sat 20 Dec · Moon -60°