New Moon
Wednesday, 18 May 2072 · 01:18 local in London
2072-05-18 00:18 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:18 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
18 May
2072
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 01:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:50
Next moonset
21:13
Next events
Calendar →May 2072
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:53 local · Tue, Tue 24 May · Moon 27°
May 2072
31
Full Moon
Above horizon23:18 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon 17°
Jun 2072
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:20 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jun · Moon -29°
Jun 2072
16
New Moon
Not visible10:57 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jun · Moon 48°