May 2012 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2012
Saturday, May 5, 11:35 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2012
Sunday, May 20, 7:47 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, May 6, 3:35 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 20, 11:47 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2012: 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 2012 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2012
- Full moonSaturday, May 5, 11:35 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSaturday, May 12, 5:47 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, May 20, 7:47 p.m. Gemini
- Annular solar eclipseSunday, May 20, 7:52 p.m. Gemini
- First quarterMonday, May 28, 4:16 p.m. Virgo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 2012 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 3Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 4Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 5Sat | Full moon11:35 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 11Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 12Sat | Last quarter5:47 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aquarius |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 18Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 20Sun | New moon7:47 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Taurus |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Cancer |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 26Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Leo |
| 27Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Leo |
| 28Mon | First quarter4:16 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Virgo |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Libra |
| 31Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | 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 2012?
The full moon in May 2012 is on Saturday, May 5 at 11:35 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2012?
The new moon in May 2012 is on Sunday, May 20 at 7:47 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Sunday, May 20 at 7:52 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 2012?
Quarter moons in May 2012: last quarter on Saturday, May 12 at 5:47 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 28 at 4:16 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 2012?
In May 2012 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–4 and May 21–31. 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 2012?
In May 2012 the Moon is waning on these days: May 6–19. 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 2012?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Sunday, May 20 at 7:52 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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