May 2056 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2056
Sunday, May 28, 9:58 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 2056
Sunday, May 14, 12:06 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 29, 1:58 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 14, 4:06 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2056: 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 2056 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2056
- Last quarterSaturday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, May 14, 12:06 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 22, 7:50 a.m. Virgo
- Full moonSunday, May 28, 9:58 p.m. Sagittarius
May 2056 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Sagittarius |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Capricorn |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 6Sat | Last quarter9:30 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aquarius |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aries |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 14Sun | New moon12:06 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Cancer |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 22Mon | First quarter7:50 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Libra |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Libra |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Scorpio |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 28Sun | Full moon9:58 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Capricorn |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
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 2056?
The full moon in May 2056 is on Sunday, May 28 at 9:58 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 2056?
The new moon in May 2056 is on Sunday, May 14 at 12:06 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 2056?
Quarter moons in May 2056: last quarter on Saturday, May 6 at 9:30 a.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 22 at 7:50 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 2056?
In May 2056 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 15–27. 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 2056?
In May 2056 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–13 and May 29–31. 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 2056?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2056. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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