New Moon
Thursday, 7 January 2027 · 20:25 local in London
2027-01-07 20:25 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:25 local time in London on 7 January. 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 Jan
2027
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 20:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:47
Next moonset
16:39
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2027
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:35 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jan · Moon 39°
Jan 2027
22
Full Moon
Below horizon12:17 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2027
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:56 local · Fri, Fri 29 Jan · Moon -8°
Feb 2027
6
New Moon
Not visible15:56 local · Sat, Sat 6 Feb · Moon 6°