May 1950 moon phase calendar
Full moons in May 1950
Tuesday, May 2, 1:19 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Wednesday, May 31, 8:43 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in May 1950
Tuesday, May 16, 8:55 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Tuesday, May 2, 5:19 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Tuesday, May 2 still falls on the evening of Monday, May 1. Full moon: Wednesday, May 31, 12:43 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 17, 12:55 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1950: 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 1950 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1950
- Full moonTuesday, May 2, 1:19 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterMonday, May 8, 6:32 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 16, 8:55 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 24, 5:28 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonWednesday, May 31, 8:43 a.m. Sagittarius
May 1950 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 2Tue | Full moon1:19 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aquarius |
| 8Mon | Last quarter6:32 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aquarius |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Aquarius |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 16Tue | New moon8:55 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Leo |
| 23Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 24Wed | First quarter5:28 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Virgo |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 30Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 31Wed | Full moon8:43 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
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 1950?
There are two full moons in May 1950: on Tuesday, May 2 at 1:19 a.m. and on Wednesday, May 31 at 8:43 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in May 1950?
The new moon in May 1950 is on Tuesday, May 16 at 8:55 p.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 1950?
Quarter moons in May 1950: last quarter on Monday, May 8 at 6:32 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, May 24 at 5:28 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 1950?
In May 1950 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1 and May 17–30. 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 1950?
In May 1950 the Moon is waning on these days: May 3–15. 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 1950?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1950. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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