May 1942 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1942
Saturday, May 30, 1:29 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1942
Friday, May 15, 1:45 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Saturday, May 30, 5:29 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Saturday, May 30 still falls on the evening of Friday, May 29. New moon: Friday, May 15, 5:45 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Friday, May 15 still falls on the evening of Thursday, May 14.
Every moon phase in May 1942: 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 1942 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1942
- Last quarterThursday, May 7, 8:13 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 15, 1:45 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterSaturday, May 23, 5:11 a.m. Virgo
- Full moonSaturday, May 30, 1:29 a.m. Sagittarius
May 1942 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Capricorn |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 7Thu | Last quarter8:13 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Pisces |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 15Fri | New moon1:45 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Cancer |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Leo |
| 23Sat | First quarter5:11 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Virgo |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Libra |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Libra |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 30Sat | Full moon1:29 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 31Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Capricorn |
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 1942?
The full moon in May 1942 is on Saturday, May 30 at 1:29 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1942?
The new moon in May 1942 is on Friday, May 15 at 1:45 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 1942?
Quarter moons in May 1942: last quarter on Thursday, May 7 at 8:13 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, May 23 at 5:11 a.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 1942?
In May 1942 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 16–29. 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 1942?
In May 1942 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–14 and May 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 1942?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1942. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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