New Moon
Saturday, 9 May 2043 · 04:21 local in London
2043-05-09 03:21 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:21 local time in London on 9 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
9 May
2043
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 04:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
05:02
Next moonset
21:50
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:05 local · Fri, Fri 15 May · Moon 41°
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Full Moon
Above horizon00:37 local · Sun, Sun 24 May · Moon 13°
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31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:25 local · Sun, Sun 31 May · Moon -46°
Jun 2043
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New Moon
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