May 1949 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1949
Thursday, May 12, 8:51 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1949
Friday, May 27, 6:24 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Thursday, May 12, 12:51 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 27, 10:24 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1949: 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 1949 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1949
- First quarterThursday, May 5, 5:33 p.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 12, 8:51 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 19, 3:22 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 27, 6:24 p.m. Gemini
May 1949 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 4Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Cancer |
| 5Thu | First quarter5:33 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Leo |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Virgo |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 12Thu | Full moon8:51 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aquarius |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aquarius |
| 19Thu | Last quarter3:22 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aries |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aries |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 26Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 27Fri | New moon6:24 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
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 1949?
The full moon in May 1949 is on Thursday, May 12 at 8:51 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1949?
The new moon in May 1949 is on Friday, May 27 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. 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 1949?
Quarter moons in May 1949: first quarter on Thursday, May 5 at 5:33 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, May 19 at 3:22 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 1949?
In May 1949 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–11 and May 28–31. 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 1949?
In May 1949 the Moon is waning on these days: May 13–26. 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 1949?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1949. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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