May 2017 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2017
Wednesday, May 10, 5:43 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2017
Thursday, May 25, 3:45 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, May 10, 9:43 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 25, 7:45 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2017: 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 2017 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2017
- First quarterTuesday, May 2, 10:47 p.m. Leo
- Full moonWednesday, May 10, 5:43 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 18, 8:33 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, May 25, 3:45 p.m. Gemini
May 2017 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 2Tue | First quarter10:47 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 3Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Leo |
| 4Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 5Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Virgo |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 10Wed | Full moon5:43 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 11Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 12Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 13Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aquarius |
| 18Thu | Last quarter8:33 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aquarius |
| 19Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 20Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aries |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aries |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Taurus |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 25Thu | New moon3:45 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 26Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 27Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Leo |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 31Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
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 2017?
The full moon in May 2017 is on Wednesday, May 10 at 5:43 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2017?
The new moon in May 2017 is on Thursday, May 25 at 3:45 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.
When are the quarter moons in May 2017?
Quarter moons in May 2017: first quarter on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:47 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, May 18 at 8:33 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 2017?
In May 2017 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–9 and May 26–31. 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 2017?
In May 2017 the Moon is waning on these days: May 11–24. 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 2017?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2017. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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