Lunar Calendar May 2026
Moon phases, moon signs, and the best days of the month
The full moon was on May 1 (Flower Moon) and again on May 31 (Blue Moon), and the new moon was on May 16. All times are UTC.
- 31 days
Moon calendar May 2026
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 🌕 | 2 🌖 | |||||
| 3 🌖 | 4 🌖 | 5 🌖 | 6 🌖 | 7 🌖 | 8 🌖 | 9 🌗 |
| 10 🌘 | 11 🌘 | 12 🌘 | 13 🌘 | 14 🌘 | 15 🌘 | 16 🌑 |
| 17 🌒 | 18 🌒 | 19 🌒 | 20 🌒 | 21 🌒 | 22 🌒 | 23 🌓 |
| 24 🌔 | 25 🌔 | 26 🌔 | 27 🌔 | 28 🌔 | 29 🌔 | 30 🌔 |
| 31 🌕 |
Each day links to its lunar calendar page with the phase, moon sign, and the day’s traditions; the glyph is the Moon’s sign at noon UTC.
Key dates in May 2026
| Date and time (UTC) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Full moon | Flower Moon in Scorpio · micromoon | |
| Apogee | farthest from Earth this orbit: 252,170 miles (405,828 km) | |
| 🌗 Last quarter | in Aquarius · half of the disk lit | |
| 🌑 New moon | in Taurus · a new lunar cycle begins | |
| Perigee | closest to Earth this orbit: 222,491 miles (358,064 km) | |
| 🌓 First quarter | in Virgo · half of the disk lit | |
| 🌕 Full moon | Blue Moon in Sagittarius · micromoon |
Best days in May 2026 by lunar tradition
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Above-ground crops
May 18, May 19, May 20, May 21, May 22, May 26, May 27, May 28, May 29, May 30
- Root crops
- Transplanting and pruning
- Haircut (Leo and Virgo days)
Traditionally, above-ground crops go in under a waxing Moon on leaf, flower, and fruit days, and root crops under a waning Moon on root days. The rules are on the planting calendar and the hair calendar.
May 2026 day by day
| Date | Phase | Moon sign | Garden | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri May 1 | 🌕 100% | Scorpio | Leaf day | Rest day |
| Sat May 2 | 🌖 99% | Scorpio | Leaf day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun May 3 | 🌖 97% | Sagittarius from 6:33 AM | Fruit day from 6:33 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon May 4 | 🌖 93% | Sagittarius | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Tue May 5 | 🌖 87% | Sagittarius until 7:05 PM | Fruit day until 7:05 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed May 6 | 🌖 81% | Capricorn | Root day ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Thu May 7 | 🌖 73% | Capricorn | Root day ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Fri May 8 | 🌖 64% | Aquarius from 7:27 AM | Flower day from 7:27 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat May 9 | 🌗 54% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun May 10 | 🌘 44% | Aquarius until 5:39 PM | Flower day until 5:39 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon May 11 | 🌘 34% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Tue May 12 | 🌘 24% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Wed May 13 | 🌘 15% | Aries from 12:03 AM | Fruit day from 12:03 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Thu May 14 | 🌘 8% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri May 15 | 🌘 3% | Taurus from 2:31 AM | Root day from 2:31 AM ideal for sowing | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat May 16 | 🌑 0% | Taurus | Root day | Rest day |
| Sun May 17 | 🌒 1% | Gemini from 2:22 AM | Flower day from 2:22 AM perigee | Fast regrowth |
| Mon May 18 | 🌒 4% | Gemini | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Tue May 19 | 🌒 11% | Cancer from 1:46 AM | Leaf day from 1:46 AM ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Wed May 20 | 🌒 19% | Cancer | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Thu May 21 | 🌒 29% | Leo from 2:47 AM | Fruit day from 2:47 AM ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Fri May 22 | 🌒 40% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Sat May 23 | 🌓 51% | Virgo from 6:56 AM | Root day from 6:56 AM | A precise cut |
| Sun May 24 | 🌔 61% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
| Mon May 25 | 🌔 71% | Virgo until 2:34 PM | Root day until 2:34 PM | A precise cut |
| Tue May 26 | 🌔 79% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed May 27 | 🌔 87% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Thu May 28 | 🌔 93% | Scorpio from 12:52 AM | Leaf day from 12:52 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Fri May 29 | 🌔 97% | Scorpio | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sat May 30 | 🌔 99% | Scorpio until 12:44 PM | Leaf day until 12:44 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sun May 31 | 🌕 100% | Sagittarius | Fruit day | Rest day |
Keep exploring
- Full moon in May 2026
Exact time, name, sign, and distance
- New moon in May 2026
When the new lunar cycle begins
- Lunar calendar 2026
All full moons, new moons, and eclipses of 2026
- Moon phases
The eight phases of the Moon in order
- Moon sign today
Which sign the Moon is in right now
Frequently asked questions
What day is the full moon in May 2026?
The full moon in May 2026 fell twice: the Flower Moon on May 1, 2026, at 5:23 PM UTC, in Scorpio, and the Blue Moon on May 31, 2026, at 8:45 AM UTC, in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 2026?
The new moon in May 2026 was on May 16, 2026, at 8:01 PM UTC, in Taurus. A new lunar cycle begins at that moment.
What are the moon phases in May 2026?
The principal phases in May 2026 were the full moon on May 1, the last quarter on May 9, the new moon on May 16, the first quarter on May 23, and the full moon on May 31. Between them the Moon passes through the crescent and gibbous phases, listed for each day above.
What are the best days to plant in May 2026?
In lunar tradition, the best days for above-ground crops in May 2026 include May 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 26; for root crops, May 6, 7, and 15. The new moon, the full moon, and the day of perigee are traditional rest days.
What are the best days to cut hair in May 2026?
Hair tradition favors the days when the Moon is in Leo or Virgo. In May 2026, they include May 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. The days of the new moon and the full moon are skipped, as are days with the Moon in Cancer or Pisces.