New Moon
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 · 20:00 local in London
2021-05-11 19:00 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 20:00 local time in London on 11 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
11 May
2021
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 20:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:40
Next moonset
20:26
Next events
Calendar →May 2021
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:13 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 53°
May 2021
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:14 local · Wed, Wed 26 May · Moon -58°
Jun 2021
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:25 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jun · Moon 24°
Jun 2021
10
New Moon
Not visible11:53 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon 59°