New Moon
Sunday, 5 May 2171 · 04:10 local in London
2171-05-05 03:10 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 04:10 local time in London on 5 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
5 May
2171
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 04:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:37
Next moonset
21:08
Next events
Calendar →May 2171
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Mon, Mon 13 May · Moon 11°
May 2171
19
Full Moon
Below horizon16:58 local · Sun, Sun 19 May · Moon -35°
May 2171
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:36 local · Sun, Sun 26 May · Moon -32°
Jun 2171
3
New Moon
Not visible19:59 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jun · Moon 9°