New Moon
Saturday, 16 May 2026 · 21:01 local in London
2026-05-16 20:01 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:01 local time in London on 16 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
16 May
2026
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 21:01 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
04:47
Next moonset
21:07
Next events
Calendar →May 2026
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:11 local · Sat, Sat 23 May · Moon -1°
May 2026
31
Full Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Sun, Sun 31 May · Moon -47°
Jun 2026
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:00 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jun · Moon 15°
Jun 2026
15
New Moon
Not visible03:54 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jun · Moon -2°