May 2028 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2028
Monday, May 8, 3:49 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2028
Wednesday, May 24, 4:16 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 8, 7:49 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 24, 8:16 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2028: 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 2028 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2028
- First quarterMonday, May 1, 10:26 p.m. Leo
- Full moonMonday, May 8, 3:49 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 16, 6:43 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonWednesday, May 24, 4:16 a.m. Gemini
- First quarterWednesday, May 31, 3:37 a.m. Virgo
May 2028 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | First quarter10:26 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 2Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Leo |
| 3Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 4Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 5Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 8Mon | Full moon3:49 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 10Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 11Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 12Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 13Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aquarius |
| 16Tue | Last quarter6:43 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 17Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 18Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 19Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aries |
| 20Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aries |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 24Wed | New moon4:16 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 25Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 26Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Cancer |
| 27Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Leo |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Leo |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Virgo |
| 31Wed | First quarter3:37 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
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 2028?
The full moon in May 2028 is on Monday, May 8 at 3:49 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2028?
The new moon in May 2028 is on Wednesday, May 24 at 4:16 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. 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 2028?
Quarter moons in May 2028: first quarter on Monday, May 1 at 10:26 p.m., last quarter on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:43 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, May 31 at 3:37 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 2028?
In May 2028 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–7 and May 25–31. 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 2028?
In May 2028 the Moon is waning on these days: May 9–23. 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 2028?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2028. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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