New Moon
Monday, 9 May 2157 · 01:06 local in London
2157-05-09 00:06 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:06 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
9 May
2157
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 01:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:53
Next moonset
22:06
Next events
Calendar →May 2157
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -25°
May 2157
24
Full Moon
Below horizon09:21 local · Tue, Tue 24 May · Moon -43°
May 2157
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:50 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -37°
Jun 2157
7
New Moon
Not visible09:33 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jun · Moon 44°