May 1920 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1920
Sunday, May 2, 9:47 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in May 1920
Tuesday, May 18, 2:25 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Monday, May 3, 1:47 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 18, 6:25 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Tuesday, May 18 still falls on the evening of Monday, May 17.
Every moon phase in May 1920: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
May 1920 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1920
- Full moonSunday, May 2, 9:47 p.m. Scorpio
- Total lunar eclipseSunday, May 2, 9:50 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 11, 1:51 a.m. Aquarius
- Partial solar eclipseTuesday, May 18, 2:14 a.m. Taurus
- New moonTuesday, May 18, 2:25 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 24, 5:07 p.m. Virgo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 1920 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 2Sun | Full moon9:47 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 11Tue | Last quarter1:51 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Aquarius |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aries |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 18Tue | New moon2:25 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Gemini |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Leo |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 24Mon | First quarter5:07 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Virgo |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Libra |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Scorpio |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 31Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in May 1920?
The full moon in May 1920 is on Sunday, May 2 at 9:47 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, May 2 at 9:50 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 1920?
The new moon in May 1920 is on Tuesday, May 18 at 2:25 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Tuesday, May 18 at 2:14 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 1920?
Quarter moons in May 1920: last quarter on Tuesday, May 11 at 1:51 a.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 24 at 5:07 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in May 1920?
In May 1920 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1 and May 19–31. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in May 1920?
In May 1920 the Moon is waning on these days: May 3–17. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in May 1920?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Sunday, May 2 at 9:50 p.m. and partial solar eclipse on Tuesday, May 18 at 2:14 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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