May 2021 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2021
Wednesday, May 26, 7:14 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in May 2021
Tuesday, May 11, 3:00 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, May 26, 11:14 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2021: 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 2021 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2021
- Last quarterMonday, May 3, 3:50 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 11, 3:00 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 19, 3:13 p.m. Leo
- Full moonWednesday, May 26, 7:14 a.m. Sagittarius
- Total lunar eclipseWednesday, May 26, 7:18 a.m. Sagittarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 2021 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 2Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 3Mon | Last quarter3:50 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 4Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aquarius |
| 5Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 6Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Pisces |
| 7Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 8Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 9Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 11Tue | New moon3:00 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 12Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 13Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 14Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 15Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 16Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Leo |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Leo |
| 19Wed | First quarter3:13 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Leo |
| 20Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 21Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 22Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Libra |
| 23Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 26Wed | Full moon7:14 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 27Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 28Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Capricorn |
| 29Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 30Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aquarius |
| 31Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
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 2021?
The full moon in May 2021 is on Wednesday, May 26 at 7:14 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, May 26 at 7:18 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 2021?
The new moon in May 2021 is on Tuesday, May 11 at 3:00 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 2021?
Quarter moons in May 2021: last quarter on Monday, May 3 at 3:50 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, May 19 at 3:13 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 2021?
In May 2021 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 12–25. 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 2021?
In May 2021 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–10 and May 27–31. 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 2021?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, May 26 at 7:18 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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