New Moon
Sunday, 6 May 2103 · 11:31 local in London
2103-05-06 10:31 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 11:31 local time in London on 6 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
6 May
2103
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 11:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:24
Next moonset
21:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2103
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:24 local · Mon, Mon 14 May · Moon -18°
May 2103
22
Full Moon
Above horizon00:22 local · Tue, Tue 22 May · Moon 14°
May 2103
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:15 local · Mon, Mon 28 May · Moon -30°
Jun 2103
4
New Moon
Not visible22:24 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon -7°