New Moon
Tuesday, 3 May 2011 · 07:51 local in London
2011-05-03 06:51 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 07:51 local time in London on 3 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 May
2011
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 07:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:39
Next moonset
21:09
Next events
Calendar →May 2011
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:33 local · Tue, Tue 10 May · Moon 39°
May 2011
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Tue, Tue 17 May · Moon -59°
May 2011
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:52 local · Tue, Tue 24 May · Moon -43°
Jun 2011
1
New Moon
Not visible22:03 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jun · Moon -6°