May 1987 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1987
Wednesday, May 13, 8:50 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1987
Wednesday, May 27, 11:14 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, May 13, 12:50 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 27, 3:14 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1987: 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 1987 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1987
- First quarterTuesday, May 5, 10:26 p.m. Leo
- Full moonWednesday, May 13, 8:50 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterWednesday, May 20, 12:02 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonWednesday, May 27, 11:14 a.m. Gemini
May 1987 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Gemini |
| 2Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 3Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Cancer |
| 4Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Cancer |
| 5Tue | First quarter10:26 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Leo |
| 6Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Leo |
| 7Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 8Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 9Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 10Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 11Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 12Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 13Wed | Full moon8:50 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 14Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 15Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 17Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 18Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 19Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 20Wed | Last quarter12:02 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Pisces |
| 21Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 22Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aries |
| 23Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 24Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 25Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 26Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 27Wed | New moon11:14 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 28Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 29Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Cancer |
| 30Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 31Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
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 1987?
The full moon in May 1987 is on Wednesday, May 13 at 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1987?
The new moon in May 1987 is on Wednesday, May 27 at 11:14 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. 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 1987?
Quarter moons in May 1987: first quarter on Tuesday, May 5 at 10:26 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, May 20 at 12:02 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 1987?
In May 1987 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–12 and May 28–31. 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 1987?
In May 1987 the Moon is waning on these days: May 14–26. 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 1987?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1987. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
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