New Moon
May 8, 1986
10:10 PM UTC UTC in Taurus
New Moon in TaurusLunation Calendar
Moon Phases May 1986: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for May 1986 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: May 8, 1986 at 10:10 PM UTC in Taurus. Full Moon: May 23, 1986 at 08:45 PM UTC in Sagittarius. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
Key Dates
New Moon and Full Moon in May 1986
Full Moon
May 23, 1986
08:45 PM UTC UTC in Sagittarius
Full Moon in SagittariusCalculation Basis
Hermetikon calculates these lunar timings from its astronomy engine and stores the canonical moments in UTC. They are Hermetikon reference timings, not Swiss Ephemeris output; local times are derived from the UTC moment.
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Local timing for the May 1986 moon calendar
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May 1986 lunar calendar
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Last Quarter in Aquarius
May 1, 1986, 3:22 AM UTC
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New Moon in Taurus
May 8, 1986, 10:10 PM UTC
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First Quarter in Leo
May 17, 1986, 1:00 AM UTC
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Full Moon in Sagittarius
May 23, 1986, 8:45 PM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
Last Quarter
in AquariusDateMay 1, 1986
Time (UTC)03:22 AM UTC
Local: May 1, 1986, 3:22 AM UTC
SignAquarius
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in AquariusNew Moon
in TaurusDateMay 8, 1986
Time (UTC)10:10 PM UTC
Local: May 8, 1986, 10:10 PM UTC
SignTaurus
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in TaurusFirst Quarter
in LeoDateMay 17, 1986
Time (UTC)01:00 AM UTC
Local: May 17, 1986, 1:00 AM UTC
SignLeo
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in LeoFull Moon
in SagittariusDateMay 23, 1986
Time (UTC)08:45 PM UTC
Local: May 23, 1986, 8:45 PM UTC
SignSagittarius
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in SagittariusLast Quarter
in PiscesDateMay 30, 1986
Time (UTC)12:55 PM UTC
Local: May 30, 1986, 12:55 PM UTC
SignPisces
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in PiscesDaily Moon Lookup - May 1986
Each row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Last Quarter46% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 2 | Last Quarter36% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 3 | Last Quarter26% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 4 | Last Quarter18% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 5 | Waning Crescent11% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 6 | Waning Crescent5% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 7 | Waning Crescent2% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 8 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 9 | New Moon0% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 10 | New Moon2% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 11 | New Moon6% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 12 | New Moon11% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| May 13 | Waxing Crescent18% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 14 | Waxing Crescent26% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| May 15 | Waxing Crescent35% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 16 | Waxing Crescent44% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 17 | First Quarter55% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 18 | First Quarter65% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 19 | First Quarter75% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 20 | First Quarter84% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 21 | Waxing Gibbous92% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| May 22 | Waxing Gibbous97% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 23 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 24 | Full Moon99% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 25 | Full Moon96% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 26 | Full Moon90% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 27 | Waning Gibbous81% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 28 | Waning Gibbous72% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 29 | Waning Gibbous61% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 30 | Waning Gibbous50% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 31 | Last Quarter40% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
Month View Calendar - May 1986
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
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Moon Sign Runs
A compact view of how the Moon moves through the zodiac across the month.
Moon Sign Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in May 1986, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
May 2, 1986 at 02:30 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 2, 1986, 2:30 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
May 4, 1986 at 11:01 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 4, 1986, 11:01 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
May 7, 1986 at 09:58 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 7, 1986, 9:58 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
May 9, 1986 at 10:25 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 9, 1986, 10:25 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
May 12, 1986 at 11:18 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 12, 1986, 11:18 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
May 14, 1986 at 11:15 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 14, 1986, 11:15 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
May 17, 1986 at 08:45 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 17, 1986, 8:45 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
May 19, 1986 at 02:41 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 19, 1986, 2:41 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
May 21, 1986 at 05:02 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 21, 1986, 5:02 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
May 23, 1986 at 04:56 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 23, 1986, 4:56 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
May 25, 1986 at 04:15 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 25, 1986, 4:15 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
May 27, 1986 at 05:00 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 27, 1986, 5:00 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
May 29, 1986 at 08:54 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 29, 1986, 8:54 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.
Moon Phases May 1986 - FAQ
When is the full moon in May 1986?
The full moon in May 1986 is on May 23, 1986 at 08:45 PM UTC UTC, in Sagittarius. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in May 1986?
The new moon in May 1986 is on May 8, 1986 at 10:10 PM UTC UTC, in Taurus. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in May 1986?
There are 5 major lunar phase events in May 1986: Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.