Moon calendar May 2027
In May 2027 the Moon is full on May 20 (the Flower Moon), and new on May 6, the darkest stretch of the month for stargazing.
The Moon each evening in May 2027
The Moon as seen at 9 p.m. Eastern Time each evening, with the share of its disk that is lit. Highlighted days have a main phase.
May 121%
May 213%
May 37%
May 43%
May 50%
May 61%
May 74%
May 89%
May 917%
May 1026%
May 1137%
May 1248%
May 1360%
May 1470%
May 1580%
May 1688%
May 1794%
May 1898%
May 19100%
May 2099%
May 2197%
May 2293%
May 2388%
May 2481%
May 2573%
May 2665%
May 2755%
May 2846%
May 2936%
May 3027%
May 3118%
May 2027 moon phases in US time zones
| Phase | Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific | Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon | May 6, 6:59 AM | May 6, 5:59 AM | May 6, 4:59 AM | May 6, 3:59 AM | May 6, 2:59 AM | May 6, 12:59 AM |
| First Quarter | May 13, 12:44 AM | May 12, 11:44 PM | May 12, 10:44 PM | May 12, 9:44 PM | May 12, 8:44 PM | May 12, 6:44 PM |
| Full Moon Flower Moon | May 20, 6:59 AM | May 20, 5:59 AM | May 20, 4:59 AM | May 20, 3:59 AM | May 20, 2:59 AM | May 20, 12:59 AM |
| Last Quarter | May 28, 9:58 AM | May 28, 8:58 AM | May 28, 7:58 AM | May 28, 6:58 AM | May 28, 5:58 AM | May 28, 3:58 AM |
The Flower Moon is a seasonal Blue Moon: the third of four full moons in an astronomical season. See how we define a supermoon.
Also in the sky in May 2027
- Perigee (closest): May 9, 4:07 PM ET, 366,621 km from Earth.
- Apogee (farthest): May 25, 11:13 AM ET, 404,790 km from Earth.
- Eta Aquariids peak: May 6, 5:00 AM ET.
- Mercury at greatest evening elongation: May 28, 6:01 AM ET, 23° from the Sun.
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