New Moon
Thursday, 6 May 2027 · 11:59 local in London
2027-05-06 10:59 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 11:59 local time in London on 6 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
58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 May
2027
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 11:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:15
Next moonset
21:19
Next events
Calendar →May 2027
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:44 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon -22°
May 2027
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon -62°
May 2027
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:58 local · Fri, Fri 28 May · Moon -23°
Jun 2027
4
New Moon
Not visible20:40 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon 5°