May 2016 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2016
Saturday, May 21, 5:15 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 2016
Friday, May 6, 3:30 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 21, 9:15 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2016: 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 2016 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2016
- New moonFriday, May 6, 3:30 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterFriday, May 13, 1:02 p.m. Leo
- Full moonSaturday, May 21, 5:15 p.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterSunday, May 29, 8:12 a.m. Pisces
May 2016 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Pisces |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Pisces |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 6Fri | New moon3:30 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Gemini |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 11Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Cancer |
| 12Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 13Fri | First quarter1:02 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Leo |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Virgo |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 21Sat | Full moon5:15 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Capricorn |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aquarius |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aquarius |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 29Sun | Last quarter8:12 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Pisces |
| 30Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Pisces |
| 31Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | 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 2016?
The full moon in May 2016 is on Saturday, May 21 at 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 2016?
The new moon in May 2016 is on Friday, May 6 at 3:30 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.
When are the quarter moons in May 2016?
Quarter moons in May 2016: first quarter on Friday, May 13 at 1:02 p.m. and last quarter on Sunday, May 29 at 8:12 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 2016?
In May 2016 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 7–20. 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 2016?
In May 2016 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–5 and May 22–31. 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 2016?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2016. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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