May 2023 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2023
Friday, May 5, 1:34 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in May 2023
Friday, May 19, 11:53 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, May 5, 5:34 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 19, 3:53 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2023: 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 2023 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2023
- Penumbral lunar eclipseFriday, May 5, 1:22 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonFriday, May 5, 1:34 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterFriday, May 12, 10:28 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 19, 11:53 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterSaturday, May 27, 11:22 a.m. Virgo
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. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 2023 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 2Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 3Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 4Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 5Fri | Full moon1:34 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 8Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 10Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Capricorn |
| 11Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aquarius |
| 12Fri | Last quarter10:28 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aquarius |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aries |
| 16Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 17Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 18Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 19Fri | New moon11:53 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 23Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 24Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Leo |
| 25Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Leo |
| 26Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 27Sat | First quarter11:22 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Virgo |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Libra |
| 30Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Libra |
| 31Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | 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 2023?
The full moon in May 2023 is on Friday, May 5 at 1:34 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, May 5 at 1:22 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 2023?
The new moon in May 2023 is on Friday, May 19 at 11:53 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 2023?
Quarter moons in May 2023: last quarter on Friday, May 12 at 10:28 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, May 27 at 11:22 a.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 2023?
In May 2023 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–4 and May 20–31. 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 2023?
In May 2023 the Moon is waning on these days: May 6–18. 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 2023?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, May 5 at 1:22 p.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. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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