New Moon
Friday, 10 May 2013 · 01:29 local in London
2013-05-10 00:29 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:29 local time in London on 10 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
10 May
2013
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 01:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:30
Next moonset
21:16
Next events
Calendar →May 2013
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:35 local · Sat, Sat 18 May · Moon -28°
May 2013
25
Full Moon
Below horizon05:25 local · Sat, Sat 25 May · Moon -2°
May 2013
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:58 local · Fri, Fri 31 May · Moon -41°
Jun 2013
8
New Moon
Not visible16:57 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jun · Moon 34°