New Moon
May 27, 1987
03:14 PM UTC UTC in Gemini
New Moon in GeminiLunation Calendar
Moon Phases May 1987: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for May 1987 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: May 27, 1987 at 03:14 PM UTC in Gemini. Full Moon: May 13, 1987 at 12:50 PM UTC in Scorpio. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
Key Dates
New Moon and Full Moon in May 1987
Full Moon
May 13, 1987
12:50 PM UTC UTC in Scorpio
Full Moon in ScorpioCalculation 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 1987 moon calendar
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First Quarter in Leo
May 6, 1987, 2:26 AM UTC
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Full Moon in Scorpio
May 13, 1987, 12:50 PM UTC
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Last Quarter in Aquarius
May 20, 1987, 4:02 AM UTC
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New Moon in Gemini
May 27, 1987, 3:14 PM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
First Quarter
in LeoDateMay 6, 1987
Time (UTC)02:26 AM UTC
Local: May 6, 1987, 2:26 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 ScorpioDateMay 13, 1987
Time (UTC)12:50 PM UTC
Local: May 13, 1987, 12:50 PM UTC
SignScorpio
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 ScorpioLast Quarter
in AquariusDateMay 20, 1987
Time (UTC)04:02 AM UTC
Local: May 20, 1987, 4:02 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 GeminiDateMay 27, 1987
Time (UTC)03:14 PM UTC
Local: May 27, 1987, 3:14 PM UTC
SignGemini
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 GeminiDaily Moon Lookup - May 1987
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 | New Moon11% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 2 | Waxing Crescent18% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| May 3 | Waxing Crescent26% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 4 | Waxing Crescent35% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| May 5 | Waxing Crescent44% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 6 | First Quarter54% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| May 7 | First Quarter63% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 8 | First Quarter73% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 9 | First Quarter81% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 10 | Waxing Gibbous89% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 11 | Waxing Gibbous95% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| May 12 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 13 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 14 | Full Moon99% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 15 | Full Moon95% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 16 | Full Moon88% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 17 | Waning Gibbous79% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 18 | Waning Gibbous69% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 19 | Waning Gibbous58% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 20 | Last Quarter46% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 21 | Last Quarter35% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 22 | Last Quarter25% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 23 | Last Quarter17% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 24 | Waning Crescent10% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 25 | Waning Crescent5% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 26 | Waning Crescent1% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 27 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 28 | New Moon1% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 29 | New Moon3% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 30 | New Moon8% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 31 | New Moon13% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
Month View Calendar - May 1987
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 1987, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
May 2, 1987 at 07:39 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 2, 1987, 7:39 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
May 4, 1987 at 08:06 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 4, 1987, 8:06 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
May 7, 1987 at 08:07 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 7, 1987, 8:07 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
May 9, 1987 at 05:29 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 9, 1987, 5:29 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
May 11, 1987 at 11:09 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 11, 1987, 11:09 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
May 14, 1987 at 01:41 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 14, 1987, 1:41 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
May 16, 1987 at 02:36 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 16, 1987, 2:36 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
May 18, 1987 at 03:42 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 18, 1987, 3:42 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
May 20, 1987 at 06:24 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 20, 1987, 6:24 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
May 22, 1987 at 11:23 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 22, 1987, 11:23 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
May 24, 1987 at 06:39 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 24, 1987, 6:39 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
May 27, 1987 at 03:55 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 27, 1987, 3:55 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
May 29, 1987 at 02:59 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 29, 1987, 2:59 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
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 1987 - FAQ
When is the full moon in May 1987?
The full moon in May 1987 is on May 13, 1987 at 12:50 PM UTC UTC, in Scorpio. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in May 1987?
The new moon in May 1987 is on May 27, 1987 at 03:14 PM UTC UTC, in Gemini. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in May 1987?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in May 1987: First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon.