May 2002 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2002
Sunday, May 26, 7:51 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in May 2002
Sunday, May 12, 6:45 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, May 26, 11:51 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 12, 10:45 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2002: 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 2002 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2002
- Last quarterSaturday, May 4, 3:16 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, May 12, 6:45 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterSunday, May 19, 3:42 p.m. Leo
- Full moonSunday, May 26, 7:51 a.m. Sagittarius
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSunday, May 26, 8:03 a.m. Sagittarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 2002 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Capricorn |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 4Sat | Last quarter3:16 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Aquarius |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Pisces |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Pisces |
| 7Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 8Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 9Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 12Sun | New moon6:45 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 14Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 15Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 16Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 19Sun | First quarter3:42 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Virgo |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Libra |
| 23Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 26Sun | Full moon7:51 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 29Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 30Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aquarius |
| 31Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aquarius |
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 2002?
The full moon in May 2002 is on Sunday, May 26 at 7:51 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, May 26 at 8:03 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 2002?
The new moon in May 2002 is on Sunday, May 12 at 6:45 a.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 2002?
Quarter moons in May 2002: last quarter on Saturday, May 4 at 3:16 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, May 19 at 3:42 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 2002?
In May 2002 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 13–25. 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 2002?
In May 2002 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–11 and May 27–31. 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 2002?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Sunday, May 26 at 8:03 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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