May 2019 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2019
Saturday, May 18, 5:11 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2019
Saturday, May 4, 6:46 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 18, 9:11 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, May 4, 10:46 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2019: 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 2019 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2019
- New moonSaturday, May 4, 6:46 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterSaturday, May 11, 9:12 p.m. Leo
- Full moonSaturday, May 18, 5:11 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSunday, May 26, 12:34 p.m. Pisces
May 2019 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 4Sat | New moon6:46 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Gemini |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 11Sat | First quarter9:12 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Leo |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Leo |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 18Sat | Full moon5:11 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Capricorn |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aquarius |
| 26Sun | Last quarter12:34 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Pisces |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aries |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Taurus |
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 2019?
The full moon in May 2019 is on Saturday, May 18 at 5:11 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2019?
The new moon in May 2019 is on Saturday, May 4 at 6:46 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 2019?
Quarter moons in May 2019: first quarter on Saturday, May 11 at 9:12 p.m. and last quarter on Sunday, May 26 at 12:34 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 2019?
In May 2019 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 5–17. 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 2019?
In May 2019 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–3 and May 19–31. 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 2019?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2019. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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