New Moon
Thursday, 2 May 2030 · 15:12 local in London
2030-05-02 14:12 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 15:12 local time in London on 2 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 May
2030
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 15:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:33
Next moonset
20:45
Next events
Calendar →May 2030
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:12 local · Fri, Fri 10 May · Moon 46°
May 2030
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Fri, Fri 17 May · Moon -59°
May 2030
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:57 local · Fri, Fri 24 May · Moon 30°
Jun 2030
1
New Moon
Not visible07:22 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jun · Moon 20°