Moon Phase in May 2023

Moon phase calendar for every day in May 2023. On May 1, 2023, the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase and 82% illuminated. Select any day to view details for that day's Moon phase.

May 2023

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May 1, 2023

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 82%

The Moon is moving through its lunar cycle. Next major phase is Full Moon.

Moon Phases This Month

Full Moon

4 May

Thu

Last Quarter

12 May

Fri

New Moon

19 May

Fri

First Quarter

27 May

Sat

Good Days for Haircut this Month:

If you want faster hair growth: May 2, 2023 (Tuesday).

If you want slower regrowth (e.g., after shaving legs): May 6, 2023 (Saturday).

Haircut Moon Calendar

Good Days for Gardening this Month:

Planting leafy greens: May 21, 2023 (Sunday).

Fruiting plants: May 2, 2023 (Tuesday).

Root crops: May 6, 2023 (Saturday).

Harvesting: May 4, 2023 (Thursday).

Gardening Moon Calendar

Good Days for Surgery this Month:

May 2, 2023 (Tuesday)For planning purposes only.

Surgery Moon Calendar