New Moon
Friday, 20 May 2050 · 21:51 local in London
2050-05-20 20:51 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 21:51 local time in London on 20 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
20 May
2050
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 21:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:28
Next moonset
21:40
Next events
Calendar →May 2050
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:04 local · Sat, Sat 28 May · Moon 36°
Jun 2050
5
Full Moon
Below horizon10:51 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jun · Moon -50°
Jun 2050
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:39 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jun · Moon 36°
Jun 2050
19
New Moon
Not visible09:22 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jun · Moon 37°