New Moon
Saturday, 4 May 2019 · 23:46 local in London
2019-05-04 22:46 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:46 local time in London on 4 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
4 May
2019
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 23:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
06:09
Next moonset
21:04
Next events
Calendar →May 2019
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:12 local · Sun, Sun 12 May · Moon 5°
May 2019
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:11 local · Sat, Sat 18 May · Moon 13°
May 2019
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:34 local · Sun, Sun 26 May · Moon -47°
Jun 2019
3
New Moon
Not visible11:02 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jun · Moon 50°