May 2013 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2013
Saturday, May 25, 12:25 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in May 2013
Thursday, May 9, 8:29 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 25, 4:25 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Saturday, May 25 still falls on the evening of Friday, May 24. New moon: Friday, May 10, 12:29 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2013: 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 2013 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2013
- Last quarterThursday, May 2, 7:14 a.m. Aquarius
- Annular solar eclipseThursday, May 9, 8:25 p.m. Taurus
- New moonThursday, May 9, 8:29 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterSaturday, May 18, 12:35 a.m. Leo
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSaturday, May 25, 12:10 a.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonSaturday, May 25, 12:25 a.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterFriday, May 31, 2:58 p.m. Pisces
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. 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 2013 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 2Thu | Last quarter7:14 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Pisces |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 7Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 8Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 9Thu | New moon8:29 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Taurus |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 14Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 15Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 16Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 18Sat | First quarter12:35 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 23Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 25Sat | Full moon12:25 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 29Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 30Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aquarius |
| 31Fri | Last quarter2:58 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
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 2013?
The full moon in May 2013 is on Saturday, May 25 at 12:25 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, May 25 at 12:10 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 2013?
The new moon in May 2013 is on Thursday, May 9 at 8:29 p.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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, May 9 at 8:25 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 2013?
Quarter moons in May 2013: last quarter on Thursday, May 2 at 7:14 a.m., first quarter on Saturday, May 18 at 12:35 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 31 at 2:58 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 2013?
In May 2013 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 10–24. 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 2013?
In May 2013 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–8 and May 26–31. 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 2013?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Thursday, May 9 at 8:25 p.m. and penumbral lunar eclipse on Saturday, May 25 at 12:10 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. 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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