Moon

Friday, May 5, 2023

Full Moon


The lunar phase on Friday, May 5, 2023 was a Full Moon. At 11:00pm EST, the face of the moon was 100% illuminated, 15.2 days old, and 51% of the way through the lunar cycle.


The Full Moon marks the halfway point during the 29.53-day lunar cycle. During this phase, the moon rises at sunset and sets with the sunrise.


The next New Moon was on Friday, May 19, 2023, and the next Full Moon was on Saturday, June 3, 2023.


Below are the lunar phases for the remainder of May 2023.


  • Sun
  • Mon
  • Tue
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • 1Waxing Gibbous title=
  • 2Waxing Gibbous title=
  • 3Waxing Gibbous title=
  • 4Waxing Gibbous title=
  • 5Full Moon title=
  • 6Waning Gibbous title=
  • 7Waning Gibbous title=
  • 8Waning Gibbous title=
  • 9Waning Gibbous title=
  • 10Waning Gibbous title=
  • 11Waning Gibbous title=
  • 12Last Quarter title=
  • 13Waning Crescent title=
  • 14Waning Crescent title=
  • 15Waning Crescent title=
  • 16Waning Crescent title=
  • 17Waning Crescent title=
  • 18Waning Crescent title=
  • 19New Moon title=
  • 20Waxing Crescent title=
  • 21Waxing Crescent title=
  • 22Waxing Crescent title=
  • 23Waxing Crescent title=
  • 24Waxing Crescent title=
  • 25Waxing Crescent title=
  • 26Waxing Crescent title=
  • 27First Quarter title=
  • 28Waxing Gibbous title=
  • 29Waxing Gibbous title=
  • 30Waxing Gibbous title=
  • 31Waxing Gibbous title=

The Benefits of Moon Gazing

Moon gazing has been practiced by different cultures for thousands of years. Discover how this simple practice can foster relaxation, mindfulness, and a better connection with nature.

Read More

Lunar Phase by Date

Check out our interactive lunar calendar or enter a date below to see the moon phase on your birthday, anniversary, or other special date in history or the future.



Tonight's Moon

Full Moon

Illumination 99%

Local Weather

Today's Sunrise & Sunset

Today's Tides


Discover the Secrets of Your Moon Sign