May 2053 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2053
Friday, May 2, 4:25 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 2053
Saturday, May 17, 11:43 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, May 2, 8:25 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 18, 3:43 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2053: 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 2053 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2053
- Full moonFriday, May 2, 4:25 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSaturday, May 10, 7:40 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonSaturday, May 17, 11:43 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterSaturday, May 24, 2:04 p.m. Virgo
May 2053 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 2Fri | Full moon4:25 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 4Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Sagittarius |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Capricorn |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 10Sat | Last quarter7:40 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aquarius |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Aquarius |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 17Sat | New moon11:43 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Leo |
| 24Sat | First quarter2:04 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Virgo |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 31Sat | Waxing 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 2053?
The full moon in May 2053 is on Friday, May 2 at 4:25 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2053?
The new moon in May 2053 is on Saturday, May 17 at 11:43 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 2053?
Quarter moons in May 2053: last quarter on Saturday, May 10 at 7:40 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, May 24 at 2:04 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 2053?
In May 2053 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1 and May 18–31. 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 2053?
In May 2053 the Moon is waning on these days: May 3–16. 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 2053?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2053. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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