New Moon
Thursday, 14 May 2105 · 02:37 local in London
2105-05-14 01:37 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:37 local time in London on 14 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
14 May
2105
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 02:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:14
Next moonset
21:39
Next events
Calendar →May 2105
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:18 local · Wed, Wed 20 May · Moon 37°
May 2105
28
Full Moon
Above horizon23:32 local · Thu, Thu 28 May · Moon 14°
Jun 2105
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:06 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -40°
Jun 2105
12
New Moon
Not visible10:08 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jun · Moon 45°