New Moon
Friday, 21 May 2145 · 18:42 local in London
2145-05-21 17:42 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 18:42 local time in London on 21 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
21 May
2145
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 18:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:49
Next moonset
20:32
Next events
Calendar →May 2145
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:36 local · Sat, Sat 29 May · Moon 40°
Jun 2145
5
Full Moon
Below horizon09:42 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jun · Moon -39°
Jun 2145
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:05 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jun · Moon 35°
Jun 2145
20
New Moon
Not visible09:58 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jun · Moon 41°