The May 2027 New Moon is on Thursday, May 6. It will be the fifth new moon of 2027.
A new moon is the first lunar phase that happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average. The moon itself is not visible, though you may be able to “see” it because it blocks the visibility of the stars behind it.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the May New Moon of 2027? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2027’s May new moon
The May New Moon is on Thursday, May 6th. It will be the fifth new moon of the year.
The May 6 New Moon is the second new moon of Spring as the second to occur after the Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox. Depending on the year the new moon in May is either the second or third Spring new moon. Also in some years, the May new moon is a seasonal black moon as the third new moon in a season with four new moons.
When is the new moon in May for 2027?
The peak of the May new moon is 6:59 AM EDT on May 6th. The moon will look fairly invisible the day before and after. The May 6 New Moon will be the new moon in Taurus.
Related: Learn more about the May New Moon in 2026.
Name for the May New Moon
In 2027, the May New Moon is called the New Flower Moon because it is start of the lunar cycle for the May Full Moon.
In other years, the new moon in May will start the June Full Moon cycle, and be called the New Strawberry Moon.
Will there be a solar eclipse in May during the new moon?
No, there will not be a solar eclipse during the May new moon in 2027. The February new moon will have an Annular Solar Eclipse and there will be a Total Solar Eclipse with the August new moon.
Will there a new supermoon in May?
No, there will not be new supermoon in May. The 2027 super new moons will be during the June new moon, July new moon, August new Moon, August black moon, and September new moon.
A new supermoon is a new moon that nearly coincides with the closest point that the Moon comes to the Earth in its orbit, called perigee. While you cannot directly see a new moon, it may leave a larger-than usual empty space in the sky. There isn’t an official definition for how close the moon must be to the Earth to be considered a supermoon. Depending on the version you use, the moon needs to be approximately 360,000 kilometers from the Earth or closer.
Will May new moon be a seasonal black moon?
No, as Spring will have three new moons and not four, the May new moon will not be a seasonal black moon in 2027. A seasonal black moon in Spring is not rare but will not occur this year.
Phases of the Lunar Month
Below are the four core moon phases that will occur including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The new moon will start the lunar cycle for the May Full Moon.
May 6
May 13
May 20
May 28
| Lunar Phase | Date | Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon May 2027 | May 6 (Thursday) | 6:59 a.m. EDT | Spring |
| First Quarter May 2027 | May 13 (Thursday) | 12:44 a.m. EDT | Spring |
| Full Moon May 2027 | May 20 (Thursday) | 6:59 a.m. EDT | Spring |
| Last Quarter May 2027 | May 28 (Friday) | 9:58 a.m. EDT | Spring |
Related: Phases of the Moon in 2027
New Moons next year in 2027
The May new moon is one of the thirteen new moons next year. The others are
- New Moon in January 2027 is on Jan 7th
- New Moon in February 2027 is on Feb 6th
- New Moon in March 2027 is on March 8th
- New Moon in April 2027 is in on April 6th
- New Moon in June 2027 is on June 4th
- New Moon in July 2027 is on July 3rd
- New Moon in August 2027 is on Aug 2nd
- Black Moon in August 2027 is on Aug 31st
- New Moon in September 2027 is on Sept 29th
- New Moon in October 2027 is on Oct 29th
- New Moon in November 2027 is on Nov 27th
- New Moon in December 2027 is on Dec 27th
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.