New Moon
Sunday, 1 May 2174 · 09:30 local in London
2174-05-01 08:30 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 09:30 local time in London on 1 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
1 May
2174
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 09:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:30
Next moonset
21:13
Next events
Calendar →May 2174
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:31 local · Sun, Sun 8 May · Moon 47°
May 2174
16
Full Moon
Above horizon21:29 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon 2°
May 2174
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:55 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon -40°
May 2174
30
New Moon
Not visible19:33 local · Mon, Mon 30 May · Moon 14°