New Moon
Sunday, 22 May 2107 · 18:30 local in London
2107-05-22 17:30 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:30 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
22 May
2107
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 18:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:47
Next moonset
20:38
Next events
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Sun, Sun 29 May · Moon -7°
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Full Moon
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Jun 2107
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:14 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jun · Moon -37°
Jun 2107
21
New Moon
Not visible03:08 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jun · Moon -15°