May 2088 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2088
Wednesday, May 5, 12:25 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in May 2088
Thursday, May 20, 2:49 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, May 5, 4:25 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 20, 6:49 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 2088: 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 2088 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2088
- Partial lunar eclipseWednesday, May 5, 12:13 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonWednesday, May 5, 12:25 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 13, 4:09 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, May 20, 2:49 p.m. Gemini
- First quarterThursday, May 27, 5:51 a.m. Virgo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 2088 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Virgo |
| 2Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 5Wed | Full moon12:25 p.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Capricorn |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aquarius |
| 13Thu | Last quarter4:09 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aries |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 20Thu | New moon2:49 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Leo |
| 27Thu | First quarter5:51 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Virgo |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Libra |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Libra |
| 31Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Scorpio |
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 2088?
The full moon in May 2088 is on Wednesday, May 5 at 12:25 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, May 5 at 12:13 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 2088?
The new moon in May 2088 is on Thursday, May 20 at 2:49 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. 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 2088?
Quarter moons in May 2088: last quarter on Thursday, May 13 at 4:09 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, May 27 at 5:51 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 2088?
In May 2088 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–4 and May 21–31. 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 2088?
In May 2088 the Moon is waning on these days: May 6–19. 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 2088?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Wednesday, May 5 at 12:13 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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