May 2072 moon phase calendar
Full moons in May 2072
Monday, May 2, 7:34 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Tuesday, May 31, 6:18 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in May 2072
Tuesday, May 17, 8:18 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 2, 11:34 a.m. UTC. Full moon: Tuesday, May 31, 10:18 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 18, 12:18 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2072: 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 2072 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2072
- Full moonMonday, May 2, 7:34 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterMonday, May 9, 11:17 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 17, 8:18 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterTuesday, May 24, 5:53 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonTuesday, May 31, 6:18 p.m. Sagittarius
May 2072 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 2Mon | Full moon7:34 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Sagittarius |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aquarius |
| 9Mon | Last quarter11:17 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Aquarius |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Aquarius |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aries |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 17Tue | New moon8:18 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Leo |
| 24Tue | First quarter5:53 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Virgo |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Scorpio |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 31Tue | Full moon6:18 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | 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 2072?
There are two full moons in May 2072: on Monday, May 2 at 7:34 a.m. and on Tuesday, May 31 at 6:18 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in May 2072?
The new moon in May 2072 is on Tuesday, May 17 at 8:18 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 2072?
Quarter moons in May 2072: last quarter on Monday, May 9 at 11:17 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, May 24 at 5:53 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 2072?
In May 2072 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1 and May 18–30. 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 2072?
In May 2072 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 2072?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2072. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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