May 2042 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2042
Monday, May 5, 2:49 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2042
Monday, May 19, 6:55 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 5, 6:49 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Monday, May 5 still falls on the evening of Sunday, May 4. New moon: Monday, May 19, 10:55 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2042: 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 2042 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2042
- Full moonMonday, May 5, 2:49 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterMonday, May 12, 3:18 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonMonday, May 19, 6:55 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 26, 2:18 p.m. Virgo
May 2042 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 2Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 3Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 4Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 5Mon | Full moon2:49 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 10Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 11Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 12Mon | Last quarter3:18 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Pisces |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aries |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 17Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 18Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 19Mon | New moon6:55 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 24Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 25Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 26Mon | First quarter2:18 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Virgo |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Libra |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Scorpio |
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 2042?
The full moon in May 2042 is on Monday, May 5 at 2:49 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2042?
The new moon in May 2042 is on Monday, May 19 at 6:55 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 2042?
Quarter moons in May 2042: last quarter on Monday, May 12 at 3:18 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 26 at 2:18 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 2042?
In May 2042 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–4 and May 20–31. 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 2042?
In May 2042 the Moon is waning on these days: May 6–18. 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 2042?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2042. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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