May 2009 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2009
Saturday, May 9, 12:02 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2009
Sunday, May 24, 8:11 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 9, 4:02 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Saturday, May 9 still falls on the evening of Friday, May 8. New moon: Sunday, May 24, 12:11 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2009: 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 2009 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2009
- First quarterFriday, May 1, 4:44 p.m. Leo
- Full moonSaturday, May 9, 12:02 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSunday, May 17, 3:26 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, May 24, 8:11 a.m. Gemini
- First quarterSaturday, May 30, 11:22 p.m. Virgo
May 2009 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | First quarter4:44 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 2Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Leo |
| 3Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 4Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Virgo |
| 5Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 6Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 7Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 8Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 9Sat | Full moon12:02 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 10Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 11Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 12Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 13Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 14Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 15Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aquarius |
| 16Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 17Sun | Last quarter3:26 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 18Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Pisces |
| 19Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 20Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aries |
| 21Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 22Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 23Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 24Sun | New moon8:11 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 25Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 26Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
| 27Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 28Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Leo |
| 29Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 30Sat | First quarter11:22 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Virgo |
| 31Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
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 2009?
The full moon in May 2009 is on Saturday, May 9 at 12:02 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2009?
The new moon in May 2009 is on Sunday, May 24 at 8:11 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 2009?
Quarter moons in May 2009: first quarter on Friday, May 1 at 4:44 p.m., last quarter on Sunday, May 17 at 3:26 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, May 30 at 11:22 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 2009?
In May 2009 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–8 and May 25–31. 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 2009?
In May 2009 the Moon is waning on these days: May 10–23. 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 2009?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2009. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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