May 1988 moon phase calendar
Full moons in May 1988
Sunday, May 1, 7:41 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Tuesday, May 31, 6:54 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in May 1988
Sunday, May 15, 6:11 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, May 1, 11:41 p.m. UTC. Full moon: Tuesday, May 31, 10:54 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 15, 10:11 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1988: 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 1988 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1988
- Full moonSunday, May 1, 7:41 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSunday, May 8, 9:23 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, May 15, 6:11 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 23, 12:49 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonTuesday, May 31, 6:54 a.m. Sagittarius
May 1988 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Full moon7:41 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Capricorn |
| 8Sun | Last quarter9:23 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Aquarius |
| 9Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Aquarius |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Pisces |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 15Sun | New moon6:11 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 17Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Cancer |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 23Mon | First quarter12:49 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Virgo |
| 24Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Libra |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Scorpio |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 31Tue | Full moon6:54 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
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 1988?
There are two full moons in May 1988: on Sunday, May 1 at 7:41 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 31 at 6:54 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in May 1988?
The new moon in May 1988 is on Sunday, May 15 at 6:11 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 1988?
Quarter moons in May 1988: last quarter on Sunday, May 8 at 9:23 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 23 at 12:49 p.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 1988?
In May 1988 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 16–30. 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 1988?
In May 1988 the Moon is waning on these days: May 2–14. 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 1988?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1988. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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