May 2006 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2006
Saturday, May 13, 2:51 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2006
Saturday, May 27, 1:26 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 13, 6:51 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Saturday, May 13 still falls on the evening of Friday, May 12. New moon: Saturday, May 27, 5:26 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Saturday, May 27 still falls on the evening of Friday, May 26.
Every moon phase in May 2006: 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 2006 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2006
- First quarterFriday, May 5, 1:13 a.m. Leo
- Full moonSaturday, May 13, 2:51 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSaturday, May 20, 5:21 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonSaturday, May 27, 1:26 a.m. Gemini
May 2006 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Cancer |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Cancer |
| 4Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 5Fri | First quarter1:13 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Leo |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 10Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 11Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 12Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 13Sat | Full moon2:51 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 18Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 19Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aquarius |
| 20Sat | Last quarter5:21 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aries |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 26Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 27Sat | New moon1:26 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 31Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | 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 2006?
The full moon in May 2006 is on Saturday, May 13 at 2:51 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2006?
The new moon in May 2006 is on Saturday, May 27 at 1:26 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 2006?
Quarter moons in May 2006: first quarter on Friday, May 5 at 1:13 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, May 20 at 5:21 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 2006?
In May 2006 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 2006?
In May 2006 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 2006?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2006. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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