May 1939 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1939
Wednesday, May 3, 11:15 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in May 1939
Friday, May 19, 12:25 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Wednesday, May 3, 3:15 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 19, 4:25 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Friday, May 19 still falls on the evening of Thursday, May 18.
Every moon phase in May 1939: 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 1939 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1939
- Total lunar eclipseWednesday, May 3, 11:11 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonWednesday, May 3, 11:15 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 11, 6:41 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 19, 12:25 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterThursday, May 25, 7:20 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 1939 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 2Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 3Wed | Full moon11:15 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Sagittarius |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 8Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Capricorn |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 10Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aquarius |
| 11Thu | Last quarter6:41 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Pisces |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 16Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 17Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 18Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 19Fri | New moon12:25 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 23Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 24Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 25Thu | First quarter7:20 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Leo |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 30Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 31Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | 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 1939?
The full moon in May 1939 is on Wednesday, May 3 at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, May 3 at 11:11 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 1939?
The new moon in May 1939 is on Friday, May 19 at 12:25 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.
When are the quarter moons in May 1939?
Quarter moons in May 1939: last quarter on Thursday, May 11 at 6:41 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, May 25 at 7:20 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 1939?
In May 1939 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–2 and May 20–31. 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 1939?
In May 1939 the Moon is waning on these days: May 4–18. 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 1939?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, May 3 at 11:11 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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