New Moon
Wednesday, 16 May 2170 · 01:57 local in London
2170-05-16 00:57 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 01:57 local time in London on 16 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
16 May
2170
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 01:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:26
Next moonset
21:31
Next events
Calendar →May 2170
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:19 local · Wed, Wed 23 May · Moon -22°
May 2170
30
Full Moon
Above horizon01:49 local · Wed, Wed 30 May · Moon 15°
Jun 2170
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:22 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon -36°
Jun 2170
14
New Moon
Not visible14:24 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jun · Moon 58°