New Moon
Saturday, 30 April 2022 · 21:28 local in London
2022-04-30 20:28 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:28 local time in London on 30 April. 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
30 Apr
2022
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 21:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:52
Next moonset
21:21
Next events
Calendar →May 2022
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:22 local · Mon, Mon 9 May · Moon 15°
May 2022
16
Full Moon
Below horizon05:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -1°
May 2022
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:43 local · Sun, Sun 22 May · Moon -54°
May 2022
30
New Moon
Not visible12:31 local · Mon, Mon 30 May · Moon 61°