New Moon
Saturday, 22 May 2077 · 03:38 local in London
2077-05-22 02:38 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 03:38 local time in London on 22 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
22 May
2077
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 03:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:12
Next moonset
21:43
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:43 local · Sat, Sat 29 May · Moon 46°
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Full Moon
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13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:08 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jun · Moon -24°
Jun 2077
20
New Moon
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