New Moon
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 · 04:22 local in London
2024-05-08 03:22 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:22 local time in London on 8 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
8 May
2024
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 04:22 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:07
Next moonset
21:42
Next events
Calendar →May 2024
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:48 local · Wed, Wed 15 May · Moon 7°
May 2024
23
Full Moon
Below horizon14:53 local · Thu, Thu 23 May · Moon -55°
May 2024
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:13 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon -47°
Jun 2024
6
New Moon
Not visible13:38 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon 64°