A new moon occurs when the Moon is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun, causing the Moon to become almost completely obscured from our view. The new moon in January 2025 will occur on Friday, January 24, at 4:17 PM Eastern Time.
New moons are significant in many cultures and religions, representing new beginnings and opportunities. In astrology, the new moon is believed to be a time of setting intentions and manifesting desires. Many people use the new moon as a time to reflect on the past month and set goals for the month to come.