May 1953 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1953
Thursday, May 28, 1:03 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1953
Wednesday, May 13, 1:06 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Thursday, May 28, 5:03 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 13, 5:06 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, May 13 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, May 12.
Every moon phase in May 1953: 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 1953 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1953
- Last quarterWednesday, May 6, 8:21 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonWednesday, May 13, 1:06 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 20, 2:20 p.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 28, 1:03 p.m. Sagittarius
May 1953 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Sagittarius |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Capricorn |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aquarius |
| 6Wed | Last quarter8:21 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Pisces |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aries |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 13Wed | New moon1:06 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Cancer |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 20Wed | First quarter2:20 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Leo |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 23Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Libra |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 28Thu | Full moon1:03 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Capricorn |
| 31Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | 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 1953?
The full moon in May 1953 is on Thursday, May 28 at 1:03 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1953?
The new moon in May 1953 is on Wednesday, May 13 at 1:06 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 1953?
Quarter moons in May 1953: last quarter on Wednesday, May 6 at 8:21 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, May 20 at 2:20 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 1953?
In May 1953 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 14–27. 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 1953?
In May 1953 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–12 and May 29–31. 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 1953?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1953. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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