New Moon
Friday, 22 May 2020 · 18:39 local in London
2020-05-22 17:39 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:39 local time in London on 22 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
22 May
2020
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 18:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:34
Next moonset
20:42
Next events
Calendar →May 2020
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:30 local · Sat, Sat 30 May · Moon -17°
Jun 2020
5
Full Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -6°
Jun 2020
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:24 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jun · Moon 30°
Jun 2020
21
New Moon
Not visible07:42 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jun · Moon 23°