May 2020 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2020
Thursday, May 7, 6:45 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2020
Friday, May 22, 1:39 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 7, 10:45 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 22, 5:39 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2020: 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 2020 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2020
- Full moonThursday, May 7, 6:45 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 14, 10:03 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 22, 1:39 p.m. Gemini
- First quarterFriday, May 29, 11:30 p.m. Virgo
May 2020 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Leo |
| 2Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 3Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Virgo |
| 4Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 5Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 6Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 7Thu | Full moon6:45 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 9Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 10Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 11Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Capricorn |
| 12Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 13Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 14Thu | Last quarter10:03 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aquarius |
| 15Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 16Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 17Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aries |
| 18Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 19Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 20Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 21Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 22Fri | New moon1:39 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 23Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 24Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 25Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 26Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 27Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Leo |
| 28Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 29Fri | First quarter11:30 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Virgo |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 31Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Libra |
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 2020?
The full moon in May 2020 is on Thursday, May 7 at 6:45 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2020?
The new moon in May 2020 is on Friday, May 22 at 1:39 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 2020?
Quarter moons in May 2020: last quarter on Thursday, May 14 at 10:03 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, May 29 at 11:30 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 2020?
In May 2020 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–6 and May 23–31. 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 2020?
In May 2020 the Moon is waning on these days: May 8–21. 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 2020?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2020. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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