Full Moon May 2027, the fifth of year
The May 2027 Full Moon is on Thursday, May 20. It will be the fifth full moon of 2027.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the May Full Moon of 2027? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2027’s May full moon
The May Full Moon is on Thursday, May 20th. It will be the fifth full moon of the year.
The May 20 Full Moon is the third full moon of Spring as the third to occur after the Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox. Depending on the year the full moon in May is either the second or third Spring Full Moon. This will be one of the years where May full moon is a seasonal blue moon as Spring will have an extra full moon.
When is the full moon in May for 2027?
The peak of the May full moon is 6:59 AM EDT on May 20th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The May 20 Full Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio.
Related: Learn more about the May Full Moon in 2026.
Names for the May Full Moon
The May full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Flower Moon. This name probably isn’t a surprise when you think of the saying: “April Showers bring May Flowers”. Welcome to Spring and the flowers that come with the season.
While the April full moon name doesn’t reference rain, the May full moon matches the time-honored saying.
Other nicknames for the May Full Moon include the Corn Planting Moon, and Milk Moon.
Related: Learn more about the Flower Moon in 2027.
Will there be a lunar eclipse in May during the full moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the May full moon in 2027. The February full moon and August Full Moon will each have a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Will there a full supermoon in May?
No, there will not be full supermoon in May. The 2027 super full moons will be during the January Full Moon and February Full Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Will May Full Moon be a seasonal blue moon?
Yes, the May full moon will not be a seasonal blue moon as Spring will have four full moons.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.
Moon Phases in May 2027
Below are the four core moon phases that will occur in May, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start and end in May.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| May New Moon 2027 | Thu, May 6, 6:59 a.m. EDT | Spring |
| May First Quarter | Thu, May 13, 12:44 a.m. EDT | Spring |
| May Full Moon 2027 | Thu, May 20, 6:59 a.m. EDT | Spring |
| May Last Quarter | Fri, May 28, 9:58 a.m. EDT | Spring |
Full Moons next year in 2027
The May full moon is one of the twelve full moons next year. The others are
- Full moon in January 2027 is on Jan 22nd
- Full Moon in February 2027 on February 20th
- Full Moon in March 2027 is on March 22nd
- Full Moon in April 2027 is in on April 20th
- Full Moon in June 2027 is on June 18th
- Full Moon in July 2027 is on July 18th
- Full Moon in August 2027 is on Aug 17th
- Full Moon in September 2027 is on Sept 15th
- Full Moon in October 2027 is on Oct 15th
- Full Moon in November 2027 is on Nov 13th
- Full Moon in December 2027 is on Dec 13th
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.