New Moon
Sunday, 2 May 2049 · 01:11 local in London
2049-05-02 00:11 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:11 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
2 May
2049
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 01:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:25
Next moonset
21:23
Next events
Calendar →May 2049
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:57 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon -8°
May 2049
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:14 local · Mon, Mon 17 May · Moon -58°
May 2049
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:54 local · Mon, Mon 24 May · Moon 19°
May 2049
31
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Mon, Mon 31 May · Moon 52°