May 2046 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2046
Saturday, May 19, 11:15 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2046
Saturday, May 5, 10:56 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, May 20, 3:15 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 6, 2:56 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2046: 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 2046 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2046
- New moonSaturday, May 5, 10:56 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterSunday, May 13, 6:25 a.m. Leo
- Full moonSaturday, May 19, 11:15 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSunday, May 27, 1:07 p.m. Pisces
May 2046 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Pisces |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 5Sat | New moon10:56 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Cancer |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 13Sun | First quarter6:25 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Leo |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 19Sat | Full moon11:15 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Capricorn |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Capricorn |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aquarius |
| 27Sun | Last quarter1:07 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Pisces |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aries |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
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 2046?
The full moon in May 2046 is on Saturday, May 19 at 11:15 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2046?
The new moon in May 2046 is on Saturday, May 5 at 10:56 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 2046?
Quarter moons in May 2046: first quarter on Sunday, May 13 at 6:25 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, May 27 at 1:07 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 2046?
In May 2046 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 6–18. 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 2046?
In May 2046 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–4 and May 20–31. 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 2046?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2046. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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