New Moon
Saturday, 14 January 2040 · 03:25 local in London
2040-01-14 03:25 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:25 local time in London on 14 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
14 Jan
2040
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 03:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
08:45
Next moonset
16:30
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2040
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:21 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2040
29
Full Moon
Above horizon07:55 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jan · Moon 3°
Feb 2040
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:32 local · Sun, Sun 5 Feb · Moon -25°
Feb 2040
12
New Moon
Not visible14:24 local · Sun, Sun 12 Feb · Moon 14°