New Moon
Friday, 19 May 2023 · 16:53 local in London
2023-05-19 15:53 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 16:53 local time in London on 19 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
19 May
2023
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 16:53 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:06
Next moonset
21:09
Next events
Calendar →May 2023
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:22 local · Sat, Sat 27 May · Moon 37°
Jun 2023
4
Full Moon
Below horizon04:42 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jun · Moon -2°
Jun 2023
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jun · Moon -43°
Jun 2023
18
New Moon
Not visible05:37 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jun · Moon 9°