May 2030 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2030
Friday, May 17, 7:19 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2030
Thursday, May 2, 10:12 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, May 17, 11:19 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 2, 2:12 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2030: 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 2030 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2030
- New moonThursday, May 2, 10:12 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterFriday, May 10, 1:12 p.m. Leo
- Full moonFriday, May 17, 7:19 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterFriday, May 24, 12:57 a.m. Pisces
May 2030 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 2Thu | New moon10:12 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Gemini |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Cancer |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Leo |
| 10Fri | First quarter1:12 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Leo |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Libra |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 17Fri | Full moon7:19 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aquarius |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 24Fri | Last quarter12:57 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Pisces |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aries |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aries |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Taurus |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
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 2030?
The full moon in May 2030 is on Friday, May 17 at 7:19 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2030?
The new moon in May 2030 is on Thursday, May 2 at 10:12 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 2030?
Quarter moons in May 2030: first quarter on Friday, May 10 at 1:12 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 24 at 12:57 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 2030?
In May 2030 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 3–16. 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 2030?
In May 2030 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1 and May 18–31. 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 2030?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2030. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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