New Moon
Sunday, 6 May 2046 · 03:56 local in London
2046-05-06 02:56 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:56 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 May
2046
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 03:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:55
Next moonset
21:40
Next events
Calendar →May 2046
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:25 local · Sun, Sun 13 May · Moon -6°
May 2046
20
Full Moon
Above horizon04:15 local · Sun, Sun 20 May · Moon 1°
May 2046
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:07 local · Sun, Sun 27 May · Moon -44°
Jun 2046
4
New Moon
Not visible16:22 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon 43°