New Moon
May 6, 2016
07:30 PM UTC UTC in Taurus
New Moon in TaurusLunation Calendar
Moon Phases May 2016: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for May 2016 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: May 6, 2016 at 07:30 PM UTC in Taurus. Full Moon: May 21, 2016 at 09:15 PM UTC in Sagittarius. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon and Full Moon in May 2016
Full Moon
May 21, 2016
09:15 PM UTC UTC in Sagittarius
Full Moon in SagittariusCalculation Basis
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New Moon in Taurus
May 6, 2016, 7:30 PM UTC
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First Quarter in Leo
May 13, 2016, 5:02 PM UTC
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Full Moon in Sagittarius
May 21, 2016, 9:15 PM UTC
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Last Quarter in Pisces
May 29, 2016, 12:12 PM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
New Moon
in TaurusDateMay 6, 2016
Time (UTC)07:30 PM UTC
Local: May 6, 2016, 7:30 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 13, 2016
Time (UTC)05:02 PM UTC
Local: May 13, 2016, 5:02 PM 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 21, 2016
Time (UTC)09:15 PM UTC
Local: May 21, 2016, 9:15 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 29, 2016
Time (UTC)12:12 PM UTC
Local: May 29, 2016, 12:12 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 2016
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 Quarter35% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 2 | Last Quarter25% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 3 | Last Quarter16% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 4 | Waning Crescent8% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 5 | Waning Crescent3% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 6 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 7 | New Moon1% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 8 | New Moon4% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 9 | New Moon10% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 10 | Waxing Crescent18% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 11 | Waxing Crescent28% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| May 12 | Waxing Crescent38% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 13 | Waxing Crescent48% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| May 14 | First Quarter58% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 15 | First Quarter67% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 16 | First Quarter76% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 17 | First Quarter84% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 18 | Waxing Gibbous90% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 19 | Waxing Gibbous95% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 20 | Waxing Gibbous98% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 21 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 22 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 23 | Full Moon98% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 24 | Full Moon93% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 25 | Full Moon88% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 26 | Waning Gibbous80% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 27 | Waning Gibbous71% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 28 | Waning Gibbous61% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 29 | Waning Gibbous50% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 30 | Last Quarter39% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 31 | Last Quarter28% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference |
Month View Calendar - May 2016
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 Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in May 2016, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
May 1, 2016 at 02:33 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 1, 2016, 2:33 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
May 3, 2016 at 05:04 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 3, 2016, 5:04 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
May 5, 2016 at 05:10 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 5, 2016, 5:10 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
May 7, 2016 at 04:34 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 7, 2016, 4:34 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
May 9, 2016 at 05:23 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 9, 2016, 5:23 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
May 11, 2016 at 09:32 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 11, 2016, 9:32 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
May 14, 2016 at 05:51 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 14, 2016, 5:51 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
May 16, 2016 at 05:32 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 16, 2016, 5:32 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
May 19, 2016 at 06:29 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 19, 2016, 6:29 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
May 21, 2016 at 06:48 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 21, 2016, 6:48 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
May 24, 2016 at 05:34 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 24, 2016, 5:34 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
May 26, 2016 at 02:27 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 26, 2016, 2:27 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
May 28, 2016 at 09:06 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 28, 2016, 9:06 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
May 31, 2016 at 01:09 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 31, 2016, 1:09 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The second part of the consideration relates to each month, and requires a similar observation of the new or full Moon first taking place on the Sun’s progress through each sign: and it must be remembered, that, if a new Moon should have happened at a period nearest to the Sun’s transit over the past tropical or equinoctial point, the new Moon also in each succeeding sign, until the commencement of the next quarter, are to be observed; but, if a full Moon should have so happened, then similar observation is to be made of each subsequent full Moon. The angles, also, must be duly attended to, as well as the planets and stars ruling in both the places [104] ; and especially the nearest phases, applications, and separations of the planets, and their properties. The peculiar qualities of the two places, and the winds, liable to be excited by the planets themselves and by those parts of the signs in which they may be situated, are likewise to be considered; and also that particular wind, which is indicated by the direction of the Moon’s ecliptical latitude. By the aid of these observations, and by weighing and comparing the existing vigour of each of the several properties and qualities, the general constitution of the atmosphere during each month may be predicted"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The third part of this consideration appertains to significations applying more minutely, and points out their force or weakness. In this case, the partile configurations of the Sun and Moon, at the intermediate quarters, as well as at the new or full Moon, are to be attentively regarded; since there is a certain variation in the constitution of the atmosphere, which usually commences about three days before, and sometimes, also, about three days after the Moon has equated her course to the Sun"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Clavis Astrologiae Elimata
Henry Coley
1669
"When you shall make the minute of a ☌ your Basis or Radix, you may give judgment of the change of Weather in that moneth; for your judgment shall be framed according to the principal Dominator of the Angle of every Figure, for that Planet overcomes in the Nature of the Aire; assuming together with these things the Quality of the present time, viz. the season of the year"
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Books behind the May 2016 moon calendar
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Moon Phases May 2016 - FAQ
When is the full moon in May 2016?
The full moon in May 2016 is on May 21, 2016 at 09:15 PM UTC UTC, in Sagittarius. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in May 2016?
The new moon in May 2016 is on May 6, 2016 at 07:30 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 2016?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in May 2016: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.