May 2008 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2008
Monday, May 19, 10:12 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2008
Monday, May 5, 8:18 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, May 20, 2:12 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, May 5, 12:18 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2008: 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 2008 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2008
- New moonMonday, May 5, 8:18 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterSunday, May 11, 11:47 p.m. Leo
- Full moonMonday, May 19, 10:12 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 27, 10:57 p.m. Pisces
May 2008 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 5Mon | New moon8:18 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 6Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 7Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 11Sun | First quarter11:47 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Leo |
| 13Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 14Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 15Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Libra |
| 16Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 19Mon | Full moon10:12 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 20Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 21Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 22Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aquarius |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 27Tue | Last quarter10:57 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Pisces |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 29Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 30Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aries |
| 31Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aries |
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 2008?
The full moon in May 2008 is on Monday, May 19 at 10:12 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2008?
The new moon in May 2008 is on Monday, May 5 at 8:18 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 2008?
Quarter moons in May 2008: first quarter on Sunday, May 11 at 11:47 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:57 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 2008?
In May 2008 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 6–18. 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 2008?
In May 2008 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–4 and May 20–31. 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 2008?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2008. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
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