Principal phases in May 2027
| Phase | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| New moon | ||
| First quarter | ||
| Full moon | ||
| Last quarter |
In May 2027: new moon on May 6, first quarter on May 13, full moon on May 20, and last quarter on May 28. The dates and times follow Universal Time until your browser converts them to your own time zone, so a phase that falls near midnight can land on the day before or after where you live.
The full moon of May is traditionally called the Flower Moon. That night the Moon is 393,893 km from Earth.
For stars, meteors and the Milky Way, the darkest nights run from May 3 to May 9, around the new moon, when the Moon stays out of the evening sky.