When Is May 2027 New Moon?
May 2027 New Moon falls on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
May 2027 New Moon falls on Thursday, May 6, 2027 — a Thursday. That is 195 days from today. The date is confirmed, so the only thing that moves is the countdown itself.
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thu 06 May 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | Sat 06 May 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | Sun 06 May 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Mon 06 May 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | Tue 06 May 2031 | Tuesday |
| 2032 | Thu 06 May 2032 | Thursday |
Why the day of the week moves
A date advances by one weekday each year, because 365 days is 52 weeks plus one day. In a leap year it advances by two, which is why the weekday occasionally jumps. Over the six years in the table above you can watch both patterns: the single-step years and the leap-year double step.
This matters more than it sounds if you are planning around a weekend. An event that lands on a Saturday this year may fall midweek in two years' time, which changes everything from travel to time off.
About May 2027 New Moon
The May 2027 new moon falls at 11:00 UTC on May 06, 2027, at 15°42' Taurus. The Moon sits between Earth and Sun, so its dark side faces us: no Moon visible for about a day on either side.
A new moon in Taurus is the traditional planting moment of the month — the sky's blank page. Anything begun in the days around it shares the sign's flavor, and the intentions you set now come to full light at the Taurus full moon six months later.
Quick facts
| Exact (UTC) | May 06, 2027 · 11:00 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac position | 15°42' Taurus |
| Moon phase | New Moon (0% illumination) |
| Best viewing | Moonless night — ideal for stars, meteors and the Milky Way |