New Moon
Sunday, 3 May 2076 · 05:52 local in London
2076-05-03 04:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:52 local time in London on 3 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 May
2076
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 05:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:57
Next moonset
20:51
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Mon, Mon 25 May · Moon -7°
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