New Moon
Monday, 21 May 2012 · 00:47 local in London
2012-05-20 23:47 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 00:47 local time in London on 21 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 May
2012
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 00:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:11
Next moonset
21:35
Next events
Calendar →May 2012
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:16 local · Mon, Mon 28 May · Moon 34°
Jun 2012
4
Full Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon -59°
Jun 2012
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:42 local · Mon, Mon 11 Jun · Moon 12°
Jun 2012
19
New Moon
Not visible16:02 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jun · Moon 43°