May 1955 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1955
Friday, May 6, 6:14 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1955
Saturday, May 21, 4:59 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Friday, May 6, 10:14 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, May 21, 8:59 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1955: 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 1955 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1955
- Full moonFriday, May 6, 6:14 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSaturday, May 14, 9:42 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonSaturday, May 21, 4:59 p.m. Gemini
- First quarterSaturday, May 28, 10:01 a.m. Virgo
May 1955 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 6Fri | Full moon6:14 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Sagittarius |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aquarius |
| 14Sat | Last quarter9:42 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aquarius |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 21Sat | New moon4:59 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 28Sat | First quarter10:01 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Virgo |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Libra |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
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 1955?
The full moon in May 1955 is on Friday, May 6 at 6:14 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1955?
The new moon in May 1955 is on Saturday, May 21 at 4:59 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 1955?
Quarter moons in May 1955: last quarter on Saturday, May 14 at 9:42 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, May 28 at 10:01 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 1955?
In May 1955 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–5 and May 22–31. 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 1955?
In May 1955 the Moon is waning on these days: May 7–20. 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 1955?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1955. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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