May 2018 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2018
Tuesday, May 29, 10:20 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 2018
Tuesday, May 15, 7:48 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, May 29, 2:20 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 15, 11:48 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2018: 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 2018 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2018
- Last quarterMonday, May 7, 10:09 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 15, 7:48 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 21, 11:49 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonTuesday, May 29, 10:20 a.m. Sagittarius
May 2018 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 2Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Sagittarius |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Capricorn |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 7Mon | Last quarter10:09 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aquarius |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Aquarius |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 10Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aries |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 15Tue | New moon7:48 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Cancer |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 21Mon | First quarter11:49 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 24Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Libra |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Scorpio |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 29Tue | Full moon10:20 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 31Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Capricorn |
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 2018?
The full moon in May 2018 is on Tuesday, May 29 at 10:20 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 2018?
The new moon in May 2018 is on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:48 a.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 2018?
Quarter moons in May 2018: last quarter on Monday, May 7 at 10:09 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 21 at 11:49 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 2018?
In May 2018 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 16–28. 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 2018?
In May 2018 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–14 and May 30–31. 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 2018?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2018. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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