May 2001 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2001
Monday, May 7, 9:53 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2001
Tuesday, May 22, 10:46 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 7, 1:53 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 23, 2:46 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2001: 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 2001 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2001
- Full moonMonday, May 7, 9:53 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 15, 6:11 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 22, 10:46 p.m. Gemini
- First quarterTuesday, May 29, 6:09 p.m. Virgo
May 2001 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Leo |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Virgo |
| 3Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Virgo |
| 4Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 5Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 6Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 7Mon | Full moon9:53 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Sagittarius |
| 11Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Capricorn |
| 13Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 14Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aquarius |
| 15Tue | Last quarter6:11 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Pisces |
| 18Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aries |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 20Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 21Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 22Tue | New moon10:46 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 26Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 27Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 28Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Leo |
| 29Tue | First quarter6:09 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Virgo |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 31Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Libra |
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 2001?
The full moon in May 2001 is on Monday, May 7 at 9:53 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2001?
The new moon in May 2001 is on Tuesday, May 22 at 10:46 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 2001?
Quarter moons in May 2001: last quarter on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:11 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, May 29 at 6:09 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 2001?
In May 2001 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–6 and May 23–31. 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 2001?
In May 2001 the Moon is waning on these days: May 8–21. 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 2001?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2001. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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