May 2024 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2024
Thursday, May 23, 9:53 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 11:22 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 23, 1:53 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 8, 3:22 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2024: 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 2024 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2024
- Last quarterWednesday, May 1, 7:27 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 7, 11:22 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 15, 7:48 a.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 23, 9:53 a.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterThursday, May 30, 1:13 p.m. Pisces
May 2024 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Last quarter7:27 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Pisces |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 7Tue | New moon11:22 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Gemini |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 14Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Leo |
| 15Wed | First quarter7:48 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Leo |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Libra |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 23Thu | Full moon9:53 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 29Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aquarius |
| 30Thu | Last quarter1:13 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
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 2024?
The full moon in May 2024 is on Thursday, May 23 at 9:53 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 2024?
The new moon in May 2024 is on Tuesday, May 7 at 11:22 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 2024?
Quarter moons in May 2024: last quarter on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:27 a.m., first quarter on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:48 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, May 30 at 1:13 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 2024?
In May 2024 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 8–22. 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 2024?
In May 2024 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–6 and May 24–31. 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 2024?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2024. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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