New Moon
Friday, 9 May 2138 · 05:09 local in London
2138-05-09 04:09 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 05:09 local time in London on 9 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
9 May
2138
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 05:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:17
Next moonset
21:45
Next events
Calendar →May 2138
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:58 local · Sat, Sat 17 May · Moon -5°
May 2138
24
Full Moon
Below horizon17:31 local · Sat, Sat 24 May · Moon -33°
May 2138
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:14 local · Sat, Sat 31 May · Moon 11°
Jun 2138
7
New Moon
Not visible17:12 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jun · Moon 37°