Moon Phases May 1958

The full moon in May 1958 is on 3 May at 12:22 UTC — traditionally called the Flower Moon. The new moon falls on 18 May at 18:59 UTC. Times are UTC.

Full Moon
3 May
12:22 UTC
Flower Moon
Last Quarter
10 May
14:37 UTC
New Moon
18 May
18:59 UTC
First Quarter
26 May
04:37 UTC

Why the May 1958 full moon is called the Flower Moon

Named for the abundance of flowers in late spring.

These are the traditional Colonial and Native American names popularised by the farmers’ almanacs. They are folklore, not astronomy — the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable, the names are naming convention.

Moon phase day by day

DayPhaseIllumination
1 Waxing Gibbous94%
2 Full Moon98%
3 Full Moon100%
4 Full Moon99%
5 Waning Gibbous95%
6 Waning Gibbous88%
7 Waning Gibbous81%
8 Waning Gibbous71%
9 Last Quarter62%
10 Last Quarter52%
11 Last Quarter42%
12 Last Quarter33%
13 Waning Crescent24%
14 Waning Crescent17%
15 Waning Crescent10%
16 Waning Crescent5%
17 New Moon2%
18 New Moon0%
19 New Moon0%
20 New Moon3%
21 Waxing Crescent7%
22 Waxing Crescent14%
23 Waxing Crescent22%
24 First Quarter31%
25 First Quarter42%
26 First Quarter53%
27 First Quarter64%
28 Waxing Gibbous75%
29 Waxing Gibbous84%
30 Waxing Gibbous92%
31 Full Moon97%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in May 1958?

The full moon in May 1958 is on 3 May at 12:22 UTC, traditionally called the Flower Moon.

What time is the full moon in May 1958?

The moon reaches full phase at 12:22 UTC on 3 May. It looks full to the naked eye for about a day either side of that instant, so the nights before and after are both worth watching.

Why is the May 1958 full moon called the Flower Moon?

Named for the abundance of flowers in late spring. These names come from Colonial and Native American tradition and were popularised by the farmers' almanacs — they are naming convention rather than astronomy, while the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable.

When is the new moon in May 1958?

The new moon in May 1958 is on 18 May at 18:59 UTC.