New Moon
Thursday, 7 May 2054 · 18:01 local in London
2054-05-07 17:01 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:01 local time in London on 7 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
7 May
2054
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 18:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:15
Next moonset
20:12
Next events
Calendar →May 2054
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:57 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon 25°
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21
Full Moon
Below horizon16:16 local · Thu, Thu 21 May · Moon -37°
May 2054
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:04 local · Fri, Fri 29 May · Moon -33°
Jun 2054
6
New Moon
Not visible03:40 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jun · Moon -13°