New Moon
Tuesday, 11 May 2173 · 23:36 local in London
2173-05-11 22:36 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:36 local time in London on 11 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
11 May
2173
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 23:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
05:01
Next moonset
21:59
Next events
Calendar →May 2173
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:09 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon 12°
May 2173
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:56 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon -48°
Jun 2173
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:42 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jun · Moon -12°
Jun 2173
10
New Moon
Not visible13:11 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon 66°