• Time Zone: GMT-05:00
• Time Zone ID: America/Chicago
• Day numbers: 137
• Week number: 20
• Leap year: 2026 is not a leap year
• Daylight Saving Time: Yes
Sunrise, Sunset Times for May 17th 2026
• Sunrise time: 06:27 am
• Sunset time: 08:51 pm
• Day length: 14h 23m
• Source: suntoday.org
Moon Phase for May 17th 2026
• Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
• Illumination: 2%
• Moon Age: 1.37 day(s)
• Source: mooninfo.org
Holidays and National Days for May 17th 2026
May 17 in History
1540
Afghan chief Sher Khan defeats Mongul Emperor Humayun at Kanauj.
1630
Italian Jesuit Niccolo Zucchi sees the belts on Jupiter’s surface.
1681
Louis XIV sends an expedition to aid James II in Ireland. As a result, England declares war on France.
1756
Britain declares war on France.
1792
Merchants form the New York Stock Exchange at 70 Wall Street.
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