May 2045 moon phase calendar
Full moons in May 2045
Monday, May 1, 1:52 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Tuesday, May 30, 1:52 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in May 2045
Tuesday, May 16, 2:27 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 1, 5:52 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Monday, May 1 still falls on the evening of Sunday, April 30. Full moon: Tuesday, May 30, 5:52 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 16, 6:27 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2045: 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 2045 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2045
- Full moonMonday, May 1, 1:52 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterMonday, May 8, 10:51 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 16, 2:27 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterTuesday, May 23, 8:38 a.m. Virgo
- Full moonTuesday, May 30, 1:52 p.m. Sagittarius
May 2045 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Full moon1:52 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Sagittarius |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aquarius |
| 8Mon | Last quarter10:51 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aquarius |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Aquarius |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aries |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 16Tue | New moon2:27 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Leo |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 23Tue | First quarter8:38 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Libra |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Libra |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 30Tue | Full moon1:52 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
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 2045?
There are two full moons in May 2045: on Monday, May 1 at 1:52 a.m. and on Tuesday, May 30 at 1:52 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in May 2045?
The new moon in May 2045 is on Tuesday, May 16 at 2:27 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 2045?
Quarter moons in May 2045: last quarter on Monday, May 8 at 10:51 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, May 23 at 8:38 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 2045?
In May 2045 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 17–29. 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 2045?
In May 2045 the Moon is waning on these days: May 2–15 and May 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 2045?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2045. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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