May 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moons in May 2026
Friday, May 1, 1:23 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Sunday, May 31, 4:45 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in May 2026
Saturday, May 16, 4:01 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, May 1, 5:23 p.m. UTC. Full moon: Sunday, May 31, 8:45 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, May 16, 8:01 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2026: 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 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2026
- Full moonFriday, May 1, 1:23 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSaturday, May 9, 5:11 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonSaturday, May 16, 4:01 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterSaturday, May 23, 7:11 a.m. Virgo
- Full moonSunday, May 31, 4:45 a.m. Sagittarius
May 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Full moon1:23 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Sagittarius |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Capricorn |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aquarius |
| 9Sat | Last quarter5:11 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Aquarius |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Pisces |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aries |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 15Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 16Sat | New moon4:01 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 23Sat | First quarter7:11 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Libra |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Libra |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 31Sun | Full moon4:45 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
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 2026?
There are two full moons in May 2026: on Friday, May 1 at 1:23 p.m. and on Sunday, May 31 at 4:45 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in May 2026?
The new moon in May 2026 is on Saturday, May 16 at 4:01 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 2026?
Quarter moons in May 2026: last quarter on Saturday, May 9 at 5:11 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, May 23 at 7:11 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 2026?
In May 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 17–30. 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 2026?
In May 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: May 2–15. 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 2026?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2026. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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