May 1986 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1986
Friday, May 23, 4:45 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1986
Thursday, May 8, 6:10 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, May 23, 8:45 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 8, 10:10 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1986: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
May 1986 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1986
- New moonThursday, May 8, 6:10 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterFriday, May 16, 9:00 p.m. Leo
- Full moonFriday, May 23, 4:45 p.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterFriday, May 30, 8:55 a.m. Pisces
May 1986 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Aquarius |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Pisces |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Pisces |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 8Thu | New moon6:10 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Leo |
| 16Fri | First quarter9:00 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Leo |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Libra |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 23Fri | Full moon4:45 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aquarius |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 30Fri | Last quarter8:55 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Pisces |
| 31Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in May 1986?
The full moon in May 1986 is on Friday, May 23 at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1986?
The new moon in May 1986 is on Thursday, May 8 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in May 1986?
Quarter moons in May 1986: first quarter on Friday, May 16 at 9:00 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 30 at 8:55 a.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in May 1986?
In May 1986 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 9–22. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in May 1986?
In May 1986 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–7 and May 24–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in May 1986?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1986. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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