May 2051 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2051
Thursday, May 25, 1:35 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 2051
Wednesday, May 10, 6:29 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 25, 5:35 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 10, 10:29 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2051: 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 2051 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2051
- Last quarterWednesday, May 3, 3:31 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonWednesday, May 10, 6:29 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 25, 1:35 p.m. Sagittarius
May 2051 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Capricorn |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Capricorn |
| 3Wed | Last quarter3:31 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aquarius |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 10Wed | New moon6:29 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 12Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Cancer |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 17Wed | First quarter9:30 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Leo |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Libra |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 25Thu | Full moon1:35 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | 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 2051?
The full moon in May 2051 is on Thursday, May 25 at 1:35 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 2051?
The new moon in May 2051 is on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:29 a.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 2051?
Quarter moons in May 2051: last quarter on Wednesday, May 3 at 3:31 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, May 17 at 9:30 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 2051?
In May 2051 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 11–24. 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 2051?
In May 2051 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–9 and May 26–31. 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 2051?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2051. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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