New Moon
Tuesday, 3 May 2163 · 09:19 local in London
2163-05-03 08:19 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 09:19 local time in London on 3 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 May
2163
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 09:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:12
Next moonset
20:41
Next events
Calendar →May 2163
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:52 local · Wed, Wed 11 May · Moon 4°
May 2163
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:08 local · Wed, Wed 18 May · Moon -42°
May 2163
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:30 local · Wed, Wed 25 May · Moon -2°
Jun 2163
2
New Moon
Not visible01:17 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jun · Moon -20°