May New Moon Spotting

[CentaurZ]

It’s nearly time for my monthly New Moon spotting challenge. I use the term New Moon in its classical sense of one’s first sighting of the Moon after its monthly solar conjunction (Dark Moon). Sharp-eyed observers might attempt to spot the one-day-old Moon after sunset on Wednesday, May 8^th. Others should have better luck the following evening.

Spring is a fine season for spotting an especially young Moon, particularly this spring with the Moon north of the ecliptic. This may present an opportunity to set an impressive personal record.

Photos and descriptions of the young crescent Moon would be welcome additions to this thread.

 

[Nakedgun]

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Curt, didn't know you were over here.

 

One of the youngest Moons I've shot - 23hrs. 56mins.

 

 

A few minutes later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[lunator]

I have a much better Western horizon than usual. I had a reasonable view of a 1.3 day old Moon last night.

I was able to see the craters Humboldt, Hecataeus and Neper. I think I also got a glimpse of Mare Marginis. 

Cheers

Ian

[Gfamily]

We were just returning from a talk at Jodrell Bank and were fortunate to have an almost clear sky to see a 1¾ day old Moon

Quickly bought out the new SeeStar and click! Quite moody.

[glafnazur]

That's very nice. Moody describes it well.