Moon Phase on Friday, May 1, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Full Moon
- Illumination
- 100%
- Moon age
- 14.2 days
- Moonrise
- 8:16 PM
- Moonset
- 5:26 AM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EDT) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
It's a Full Moon on Friday, May 1, 2026. The exact moment of full phase is 1:23 PM (EDT). To the naked eye, the Moon looks full for about a day either side. In New York, NY, it rises at 8:16 PM.
The Full Moon of Friday, May 1, 2026 is traditionally called the Flower Moon. At 100% lit, it is the brightest phase of the month. On rare occasions, when the alignment is exact, it passes through Earth's shadow and causes a lunar eclipse.
Viewing tips
Watch the moonrise over the eastern horizon around sunset, when the Moon often looks orange and large. Full Moon is the worst time for faint-object stargazing, but a good time for night walks and landscape photography by moonlight.
The next major phase is the Last Quarter on May 9 at 5:11 PM EDT, 8 days from now.
The next full moon is the Flower Moon on Friday, May 1, 2026. See the Flower Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Friday, May 1, 2026?
- On Friday, May 1, 2026, the Moon is in its Full Moon phase, about 100% illuminated and 14.2 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on May 1 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:16 PM and moonset at 5:26 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after May 1?
- The next full moon is the Flower Moon on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM EDT.
Nearby days
View May 2026 calendarFull moon guide for this nightMoonrise for New York