Lunar Calendar May 2027
Moon phases, moon signs, and the best days of the month
The full moon is on May 20 (Flower Moon), and the new moon is on May 6. All times are UTC.
- 31 days
Moon calendar May 2027
| 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 2027
| Date and time (UTC) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🌑 New moon | in Taurus · a new lunar cycle begins | |
| Perigee | closest to Earth this orbit: 227,808 miles (366,621 km) | |
| 🌓 First quarter | in Leo · half of the disk lit | |
| 🌕 Full moon | Flower Moon in Scorpio | |
| Apogee | farthest from Earth this orbit: 251,525 miles (404,790 km) | |
| 🌗 Last quarter | in Pisces · half of the disk lit |
Best days in May 2027 by lunar tradition
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Above-ground crops
May 7, May 8, May 10, May 11, May 12, May 13, May 16, May 17, May 18, May 19
- 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 2027 day by day
| Date | Phase | Moon sign | Garden | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat May 1 | 🌘 26% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Sun May 2 | 🌘 17% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Mon May 3 | 🌘 10% | Aries from 1:42 AM | Fruit day from 1:42 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Tue May 4 | 🌘 5% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed May 5 | 🌘 1% | Taurus from 7:52 AM | Root day from 7:52 AM ideal for sowing | The cut lasts longer |
| Thu May 6 | 🌑 0% | Taurus | Root day | Rest day |
| Fri May 7 | 🌒 2% | Gemini from 11:06 AM | Flower day from 11:06 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sat May 8 | 🌒 6% | Gemini | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sun May 9 | 🌒 12% | Gemini until 12:59 PM | Flower day until 12:59 PM perigee | Fast regrowth |
| Mon May 10 | 🌒 21% | Cancer | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Tue May 11 | 🌒 31% | Cancer until 3:00 PM | Leaf day until 3:00 PM ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Wed May 12 | 🌒 42% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Thu May 13 | 🌓 54% | Leo until 6:05 PM | Fruit day until 6:05 PM ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Fri May 14 | 🌔 65% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
| Sat May 15 | 🌔 75% | Virgo until 10:33 PM | Root day until 10:33 PM | A precise cut |
| Sun May 16 | 🌔 84% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Mon May 17 | 🌔 91% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Tue May 18 | 🌔 96% | Scorpio from 4:33 AM | Leaf day from 4:33 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed May 19 | 🌔 99% | Scorpio | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Thu May 20 | 🌕 100% | Scorpio until 12:27 PM | Leaf day until 12:27 PM | Rest day |
| Fri May 21 | 🌖 99% | Sagittarius | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat May 22 | 🌖 96% | Sagittarius until 10:42 PM | Fruit day until 10:42 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun May 23 | 🌖 91% | Capricorn | Root day ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Mon May 24 | 🌖 85% | Capricorn | Root day ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Tue May 25 | 🌖 78% | Aquarius from 11:04 AM | Flower day from 11:04 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed May 26 | 🌖 70% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Thu May 27 | 🌖 61% | Aquarius until 11:55 PM | Flower day until 11:55 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri May 28 | 🌗 51% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Sat May 29 | 🌘 41% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Sun May 30 | 🌘 32% | Aries from 10:39 AM | Fruit day from 10:39 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon May 31 | 🌘 22% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
Keep exploring
- Full moon in May 2027
Exact time, name, sign, and distance
- New moon in May 2027
When the new lunar cycle begins
- Lunar calendar 2027
All full moons, new moons, and eclipses of 2027
- 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 2027?
The full moon in May 2027 is the Flower Moon on May 20, 2027, at 10:59 AM UTC, in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 2027?
The new moon in May 2027 is on May 6, 2027, at 10:59 AM UTC, in Taurus. A new lunar cycle begins at that moment.
What are the moon phases in May 2027?
The principal phases in May 2027 are the new moon on May 6, the first quarter on May 13, the full moon on May 20, and the last quarter on May 28. 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 2027?
In lunar tradition, the best days for above-ground crops in May 2027 include May 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13; for root crops, May 5, 23, and 24. 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 2027?
Hair tradition favors the days when the Moon is in Leo or Virgo. In May 2027, they include May 12, 13, 14, and 15. The days of the new moon and the full moon are skipped, as are days with the Moon in Cancer or Pisces.