May 1947 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1947
Monday, May 5, 12:53 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1947
Tuesday, May 20, 9:44 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Monday, May 5, 4:53 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Monday, May 5 still falls on the evening of Sunday, May 4. New moon: Tuesday, May 20, 1:44 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1947: 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 1947 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1947
- Full moonMonday, May 5, 12:53 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 13, 4:08 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 20, 9:44 a.m. Taurus
- Total solar eclipseTuesday, May 20, 9:47 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterTuesday, May 27, 12:36 a.m. Virgo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 1947 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 2Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 3Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 4Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 5Mon | Full moon12:53 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 10Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Capricorn |
| 11Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aquarius |
| 12Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aquarius |
| 13Tue | Last quarter4:08 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Aquarius |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Pisces |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Pisces |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aries |
| 17Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 18Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 19Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 20Tue | New moon9:44 a.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Gemini |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 24Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Cancer |
| 25Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 26Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 27Tue | First quarter12:36 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Libra |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | 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 1947?
The full moon in May 1947 is on Monday, May 5 at 12:53 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1947?
The new moon in May 1947 is on Tuesday, May 20 at 9:44 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 total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Tuesday, May 20 at 9:47 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 1947?
Quarter moons in May 1947: last quarter on Tuesday, May 13 at 4:08 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, May 27 at 12:36 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 1947?
In May 1947 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–4 and May 21–31. 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 1947?
In May 1947 the Moon is waning on these days: May 6–19. 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 1947?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Tuesday, May 20 at 9:47 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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