May 1946 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1946
Wednesday, May 15, 10:53 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moons in May 1946
Wednesday, May 1, 9:16 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Thursday, May 30, 4:49 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Thursday, May 16, 2:53 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 1, 1:16 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 30, 8:49 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1946: 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 1946 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1946
- New moonWednesday, May 1, 9:16 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 8, 1:13 a.m. Leo
- Full moonWednesday, May 15, 10:53 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterFriday, May 24, 12:02 a.m. Pisces
- New moonThursday, May 30, 4:49 p.m. Gemini
- Partial solar eclipseThursday, May 30, 4:59 p.m. Gemini
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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 1946 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | New moon9:16 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Gemini |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Cancer |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Cancer |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 8Wed | First quarter1:13 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Leo |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Libra |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 15Wed | Full moon10:53 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aquarius |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Aquarius |
| 24Fri | Last quarter12:02 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Pisces |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aries |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Taurus |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 30Thu | New moon4:49 p.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Gemini |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
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 1946?
The full moon in May 1946 is on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:53 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1946?
There are two new moons in May 1946: on Wednesday, May 1 at 9:16 a.m. and on Thursday, May 30 at 4:49 p.m., both Eastern Time. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, May 30 at 4:59 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 1946?
Quarter moons in May 1946: first quarter on Wednesday, May 8 at 1:13 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 24 at 12:02 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 1946?
In May 1946 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 2–14 and May 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 1946?
In May 1946 the Moon is waning on these days: May 16–29. 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 1946?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Thursday, May 30 at 4:59 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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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