May 2044 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2044
Wednesday, May 11, 8:17 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2044
Thursday, May 26, 11:39 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 12, 12:17 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 27, 3:39 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2044: 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 2044 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2044
- First quarterWednesday, May 4, 6:28 a.m. Leo
- Full moonWednesday, May 11, 8:17 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterFriday, May 20, 12:02 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, May 26, 11:39 p.m. Gemini
May 2044 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 4Wed | First quarter6:28 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Leo |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Virgo |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 11Wed | Full moon8:17 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Aquarius |
| 20Fri | Last quarter12:02 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Pisces |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aries |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 26Thu | New moon11:39 p.m.Illumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
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 2044?
The full moon in May 2044 is on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:17 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2044?
The new moon in May 2044 is on Thursday, May 26 at 11:39 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. 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 2044?
Quarter moons in May 2044: first quarter on Wednesday, May 4 at 6:28 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 20 at 12:02 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 2044?
In May 2044 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–10 and May 27–31. 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 2044?
In May 2044 the Moon is waning on these days: May 12–25. 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 2044?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2044. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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