New Moon
Tuesday, 22 May 2096 · 02:35 local in London
2096-05-22 01:35 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:35 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
22 May
2096
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 02:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:08
Next moonset
21:57
Next events
Calendar →May 2096
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:07 local · Tue, Tue 29 May · Moon 21°
Jun 2096
6
Full Moon
Above horizon03:58 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon 4°
Jun 2096
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:09 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jun · Moon -46°
Jun 2096
20
New Moon
Not visible10:12 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jun · Moon 48°