New Moon
Wednesday, 24 May 2028 · 09:16 local in London
2028-05-24 08:16 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 09:16 local time in London on 24 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
24 May
2028
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 09:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:11
Next moonset
21:49
Next events
Calendar →May 2028
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:37 local · Wed, Wed 31 May · Moon -31°
Jun 2028
7
Full Moon
Below horizon07:09 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jun · Moon -22°
Jun 2028
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:28 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jun · Moon 36°
Jun 2028
22
New Moon
Not visible19:28 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jun · Moon 15°