May 2040 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2040
Saturday, May 26, 7:47 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in May 2040
Thursday, May 10, 11:28 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 26, 11:47 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 11, 3:28 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2040: 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 2040 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2040
- Last quarterThursday, May 3, 4:00 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, May 10, 11:28 p.m. Taurus
- Partial solar eclipseThursday, May 10, 11:41 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterSaturday, May 19, 3:01 a.m. Leo
- Total lunar eclipseSaturday, May 26, 7:44 a.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonSaturday, May 26, 7:47 a.m. Sagittarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 2040 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 2Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 3Thu | Last quarter4:00 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aquarius |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 10Thu | New moon11:28 p.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Taurus |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Cancer |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 19Sat | First quarter3:01 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Libra |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 24Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 26Sat | Full moon7:47 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Capricorn |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aquarius |
| 31Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aquarius |
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 2040?
The full moon in May 2040 is on Saturday, May 26 at 7:47 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, May 26 at 7:44 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 2040?
The new moon in May 2040 is on Thursday, May 10 at 11:28 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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, May 10 at 11:41 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 2040?
Quarter moons in May 2040: last quarter on Thursday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, May 19 at 3:01 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 2040?
In May 2040 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 11–25. 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 2040?
In May 2040 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–9 and May 27–31. 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 2040?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Thursday, May 10 at 11:41 p.m. and total lunar eclipse on Saturday, May 26 at 7:44 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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