May 1940 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1940
Tuesday, May 21, 9:33 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1940
Tuesday, May 7, 8:07 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Tuesday, May 21, 1:33 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 7, 12:07 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1940: 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 1940 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1940
- New moonTuesday, May 7, 8:07 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterTuesday, May 14, 4:51 p.m. Leo
- Full moonTuesday, May 21, 9:33 a.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterTuesday, May 28, 8:40 p.m. Pisces
May 1940 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Pisces |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 7Tue | New moon8:07 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Gemini |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 14Tue | First quarter4:51 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Libra |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 21Tue | Full moon9:33 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aquarius |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 28Tue | Last quarter8:40 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Pisces |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aries |
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 1940?
The full moon in May 1940 is on Tuesday, May 21 at 9:33 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1940?
The new moon in May 1940 is on Tuesday, May 7 at 8:07 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 1940?
Quarter moons in May 1940: first quarter on Tuesday, May 14 at 4:51 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:40 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 1940?
In May 1940 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 8–20. 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 1940?
In May 1940 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–6 and May 22–31. 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 1940?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1940. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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