May 2027 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2027
Thursday, May 20, 6:59 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2027
Thursday, May 6, 6:59 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 20, 10:59 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 6, 10:59 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2027: 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 2027 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2027
- New moonThursday, May 6, 6:59 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterThursday, May 13, 12:44 a.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 20, 6:59 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterFriday, May 28, 9:58 a.m. Pisces
May 2027 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 2Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Pisces |
| 3Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 4Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 5Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 6Thu | New moon6:59 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 7Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 8Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 9Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 10Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Cancer |
| 11Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 12Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 13Thu | First quarter12:44 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Leo |
| 14Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 15Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 16Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 17Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 18Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 19Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 20Thu | Full moon6:59 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 21Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 22Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 23Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 24Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 25Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 26Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aquarius |
| 27Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 28Fri | Last quarter9:58 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Pisces |
| 29Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 30Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Aries |
| 31Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aries |
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 2027?
The full moon in May 2027 is on Thursday, May 20 at 6:59 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2027?
The new moon in May 2027 is on Thursday, May 6 at 6:59 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 2027?
Quarter moons in May 2027: first quarter on Thursday, May 13 at 12:44 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 28 at 9:58 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 2027?
In May 2027 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 7–19. 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 2027?
In May 2027 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–5 and May 21–31. 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 2027?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2027. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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