May 2048 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2048
Wednesday, May 27, 2:57 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 2048
Tuesday, May 12, 4:58 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, May 27, 6:57 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 12, 8:58 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2048: 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 2048 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2048
- Last quarterMonday, May 4, 10:22 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 12, 4:58 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 20, 8:16 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonWednesday, May 27, 2:57 p.m. Sagittarius
May 2048 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Sagittarius |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Capricorn |
| 4Mon | Last quarter10:22 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Aquarius |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Aquarius |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 12Tue | New moon4:58 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Leo |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 20Wed | First quarter8:16 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Leo |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Virgo |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 23Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Libra |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 27Wed | Full moon2:57 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 31Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aquarius |
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 2048?
The full moon in May 2048 is on Wednesday, May 27 at 2:57 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 2048?
The new moon in May 2048 is on Tuesday, May 12 at 4:58 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 2048?
Quarter moons in May 2048: last quarter on Monday, May 4 at 10:22 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, May 20 at 8:16 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 2048?
In May 2048 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 13–26. 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 2048?
In May 2048 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–11 and May 28–31. 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 2048?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2048. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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