May 1998 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1998
Monday, May 11, 10:30 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1998
Monday, May 25, 3:32 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 11, 2:30 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, May 25, 7:32 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1998: 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 1998 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1998
- First quarterSunday, May 3, 6:04 a.m. Leo
- Full moonMonday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 19, 12:35 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonMonday, May 25, 3:32 p.m. Gemini
May 1998 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Cancer |
| 2Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Leo |
| 3Sun | First quarter6:04 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Leo |
| 4Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Leo |
| 5Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Virgo |
| 6Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Virgo |
| 7Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 8Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 9Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 10Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 11Mon | Full moon10:30 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 12Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 13Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 14Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 15Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 16Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 17Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aquarius |
| 18Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 19Tue | Last quarter12:35 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Pisces |
| 20Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 21Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aries |
| 22Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aries |
| 23Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Taurus |
| 24Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 25Mon | New moon3:32 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 26Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 27Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 28Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 29Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 30Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 31Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Leo |
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 1998?
The full moon in May 1998 is on Monday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1998?
The new moon in May 1998 is on Monday, May 25 at 3:32 p.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 1998?
Quarter moons in May 1998: first quarter on Sunday, May 3 at 6:04 a.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, May 19 at 12:35 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 1998?
In May 1998 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–10 and May 26–31. 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 1998?
In May 1998 the Moon is waning on these days: May 12–24. 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 1998?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1998. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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