New Moon
Tuesday, 12 May 2048 · 21:58 local in London
2048-05-12 20:58 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:58 local time in London on 12 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
12 May
2048
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 21:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:06
Next moonset
21:49
Next events
Calendar →May 2048
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Thu, Thu 21 May · Moon 3°
May 2048
27
Full Moon
Below horizon19:57 local · Wed, Wed 27 May · Moon -10°
Jun 2048
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:05 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jun · Moon -2°
Jun 2048
11
New Moon
Not visible13:50 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jun · Moon 60°