New moon May 2027, dark skies for the eta aquariid meteorsMay 6
10:59 UTCYour time: Thursday, May 6, 10:59 UTCThe May 2027 new moon falls on May 6 in Taurus, the earthy sign of steady growth. Its moonless nights line up with the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which is at its best from the southern hemisphere. The new moon is exactly at 10:59 UTC on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
What time is the new moon in May 2027?
| Where | Local date and time |
|---|---|
| UTC (world reference) | Thu, May 6 · 10:59 UTC |
| Hawaii | Thu, May 6 · 00:59 HST |
| Los Angeles, Seattle | Thu, May 6 · 03:59 PDT |
| Denver, Salt Lake City | Thu, May 6 · 04:59 MDT |
| Chicago, Winnipeg | Thu, May 6 · 05:59 CDT |
| New York, Toronto | Thu, May 6 · 06:59 EDT |
| London, Dublin | Thu, May 6 · 11:59 BST |
| Lagos | Thu, May 6 · 11:59 WAT |
| Johannesburg, Cape Town | Thu, May 6 · 12:59 SAST |
| New Delhi, Mumbai | Thu, May 6 · 16:29 IST |
| Singapore, Manila, Perth | Thu, May 6 · 18:59 UTC+8 |
| Sydney, Melbourne | Thu, May 6 · 20:59 AEST |
| Auckland, Wellington | Thu, May 6 · 22:59 NZST |
Your time zone (detected in your browser): Thursday, May 6, 10:59 UTC. Highlighted dates fall on a different calendar day than in UTC.
In the sky
What you’ll see.
At new moon the moon is out of sight, close to the sun in the daytime sky. That timing is good news for meteor watchers: the Eta Aquariid shower, made of debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, is active in early May, and this year its peak falls around the new moon, so moonlight is no obstacle. The radiant rises only in the hours before dawn, so the southern hemisphere and the tropics see the best rates, while northern observers catch fewer meteors. A day or two after new moon, look low in the west after sunset for the first thin crescent.
The next full moon is the Flower Moon on May 20.
Astrology
New moon in Taurus: what it means.
In astrology, the new moon in Taurus follows the fiery start of Aries with a slower, steadier rhythm. Taurus is the earth sign of the tangible: the body, home, money, food and the natural world. It starts small and keeps building, and what is planted under this sign is said to last. Tradition sees this as the classic new moon for financial intentions and for anything that needs patience. Not a sprint but a habit, not a windfall but a savings plan. Because Taurus is linked with the senses, the starting moment itself can be pleasant: a good meal, fresh air, something beautiful.
Rituals
Three new moon rituals.
- Set one money intention Choose one concrete financial goal for this cycle: a fixed amount set aside each week, a subscription canceled, a price you finally raise. One is enough.
- Plant something real Put a seed, bulb or cutting into soil today, in the garden or in a pot on a windowsill. A living symbol that grows alongside your intention suits Taurus well.
- Begin with a slow meal Open the cycle with a meal you cook and eat with full attention, without a screen. Notice taste, texture and smell, the way a Taurus start is meant to feel.
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FAQ
The new moon in May 2027, answered.
What time is the new moon in May 2027?
The new moon is at 10:59 UTC on Thursday, May 6, 2027. That is 06:59 EDT in New York (May 6), 11:59 BST in London (May 6), 16:29 IST in India (May 6) and 20:59 AEST in Sydney (May 6).
Is the May 2027 new moon good for seeing the Eta Aquariids?
Yes. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is active in early May, and in 2027 its peak falls close to the May 6 new moon, so there is no moonlight to wash out fainter meteors. The best views come in the hours before dawn, especially from the southern hemisphere and the tropics, where the radiant climbs higher before sunrise.
What does the new moon in Taurus mean?
In astrology, the May 2027 new moon in Taurus is traditionally linked with money, comfort, the senses and steady growth. It suits intentions that build slowly and last: a savings habit, a daily routine, a garden, a home project. The tradition favors small, repeatable steps over dramatic changes, with patience as the main ingredient.
Can you see the new moon on May 6, 2027?
No. On May 6, 2027 the moon lies close to the sun and shows its unlit side to Earth, so the new moon itself is invisible. Watch the western sky just after sunset one or two evenings later, when the first slim crescent appears low above the horizon and grows a little thicker each night.