May 2043 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2043
Saturday, May 23, 7:37 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 2043
Friday, May 8, 11:21 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 23, 11:37 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, May 9, 3:21 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2043: 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 2043 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2043
- Last quarterSaturday, May 2, 4:59 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 8, 11:21 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterFriday, May 15, 5:05 p.m. Leo
- Full moonSaturday, May 23, 7:37 p.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterSunday, May 31, 3:25 p.m. Pisces
May 2043 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aquarius |
| 2Sat | Last quarter4:59 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Aquarius |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Pisces |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 8Fri | New moon11:21 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Gemini |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 15Fri | First quarter5:05 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Virgo |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 23Sat | Full moon7:37 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Capricorn |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aquarius |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aquarius |
| 31Sun | Last quarter3:25 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Pisces |
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 2043?
The full moon in May 2043 is on Saturday, May 23 at 7:37 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 2043?
The new moon in May 2043 is on Friday, May 8 at 11:21 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.
When are the quarter moons in May 2043?
Quarter moons in May 2043: last quarter on Saturday, May 2 at 4:59 a.m., first quarter on Friday, May 15 at 5:05 p.m. and last quarter on Sunday, May 31 at 3:25 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 2043?
In May 2043 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 9–22. 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 2043?
In May 2043 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–7 and May 24–31. 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 2043?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2043. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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