May 2081 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2081
Thursday, May 22, 4:26 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 2081
Thursday, May 8, 6:09 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 22, 8:26 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 8, 10:09 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2081: 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 2081 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2081
- New moonThursday, May 8, 6:09 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterThursday, May 15, 7:21 p.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 22, 4:26 p.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterFriday, May 30, 11:36 a.m. Pisces
May 2081 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Aquarius |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Pisces |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Pisces |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 8Thu | New moon6:09 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Gemini |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Cancer |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 15Thu | First quarter7:21 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Leo |
| 16Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Scorpio |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 22Thu | Full moon4:26 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aquarius |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 30Fri | Last quarter11:36 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Pisces |
| 31Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
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 2081?
The full moon in May 2081 is on Thursday, May 22 at 4:26 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 2081?
The new moon in May 2081 is on Thursday, May 8 at 6:09 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 2081?
Quarter moons in May 2081: first quarter on Thursday, May 15 at 7:21 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 30 at 11:36 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 2081?
In May 2081 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 9–21. 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 2081?
In May 2081 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–7 and May 23–31. 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 2081?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 2081. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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