New Moon
Wednesday, 23 May 2153 · 13:19 local in London
2153-05-23 12:19 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 13:19 local time in London on 23 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
23 May
2153
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 13:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:06
Next moonset
21:25
Next events
Calendar →May 2153
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:01 local · Thu, Thu 31 May · Moon 2°
Jun 2153
6
Full Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon -35°
Jun 2153
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:17 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jun · Moon -13°
Jun 2153
22
New Moon
Not visible02:59 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jun · Moon -7°