New Moon
Monday, 30 May 2022 · 12:31 local in London
2022-05-30 11:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:31 local time in London on 30 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
61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
30 May
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 12:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:06
Next moonset
21:32
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2022
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:49 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jun · Moon 30°
Jun 2022
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:52 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jun · Moon -65°
Jun 2022
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:11 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jun · Moon 22°
Jun 2022
29
New Moon
Not visible03:52 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jun · Moon -4°