New Moon
Sunday, 8 May 2005 · 09:46 local in London
2005-05-08 08:46 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 09:46 local time in London on 8 May. 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
8 May
2005
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 09:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:27
Next moonset
21:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2005
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:57 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -14°
May 2005
23
Full Moon
Above horizon21:18 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon 0°
May 2005
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Mon, Mon 30 May · Moon -5°
Jun 2005
6
New Moon
Not visible22:55 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jun · Moon -8°