New Moon
Sunday, 3 May 2144 · 02:08 local in London
2144-05-03 01:08 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 02:08 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
3 May
2144
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 02:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:45
Next moonset
21:02
Next events
Calendar →May 2144
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:39 local · Sun, Sun 10 May · Moon 47°
May 2144
17
Full Moon
Below horizon09:33 local · Sun, Sun 17 May · Moon -38°
May 2144
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:00 local · Sun, Sun 24 May · Moon -4°
Jun 2144
1
New Moon
Not visible17:05 local · Mon, Mon 1 Jun · Moon 32°