New Moon
Sunday, 18 May 2053 · 04:43 local in London
2053-05-18 03:43 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:43 local time in London on 18 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
18 May
2053
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 04:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:44
Next moonset
21:08
Next events
Calendar →May 2053
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:04 local · Sat, Sat 24 May · Moon 46°
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Full Moon
Below horizon12:02 local · Sun, Sun 1 Jun · Moon -54°
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:20 local · Mon, Mon 9 Jun · Moon -24°
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16
New Moon
Not visible11:51 local · Mon, Mon 16 Jun · Moon 53°