May 2038 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2038
Tuesday, May 18, 2:23 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2038
Tuesday, May 4, 5:20 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, May 18, 6:23 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 4, 9:20 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2038: 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 2038 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2038
- New moonTuesday, May 4, 5:20 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 12, 12:18 a.m. Leo
- Full moonTuesday, May 18, 2:23 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 25, 4:43 p.m. Pisces
May 2038 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 2Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 3Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 4Tue | New moon5:20 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 5Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 6Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 7Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Gemini |
| 8Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 9Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Cancer |
| 10Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 11Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 12Wed | First quarter12:18 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Leo |
| 13Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 14Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Virgo |
| 15Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 16Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 17Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 18Tue | Full moon2:23 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 19Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 20Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 21Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 22Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 23Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aquarius |
| 24Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aquarius |
| 25Tue | Last quarter4:43 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Pisces |
| 26Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 27Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 28Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aries |
| 29Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aries |
| 30Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Taurus |
| 31Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
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 2038?
The full moon in May 2038 is on Tuesday, May 18 at 2:23 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2038?
The new moon in May 2038 is on Tuesday, May 4 at 5:20 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 2038?
Quarter moons in May 2038: first quarter on Wednesday, May 12 at 12:18 a.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, May 25 at 4:43 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 2038?
In May 2038 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 5–17. 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 2038?
In May 2038 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–3 and May 19–31. 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 2038?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2038. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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