May 1956 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1956
Thursday, May 24, 11:26 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in May 1956
Thursday, May 10, 9:04 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Thursday, May 24, 3:26 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 10, 1:04 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1956: 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 1956 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1956
- Last quarterWednesday, May 2, 10:56 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, May 10, 9:04 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterThursday, May 17, 1:15 a.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 24, 11:26 a.m. Sagittarius
- Partial lunar eclipseThursday, May 24, 11:31 a.m. Sagittarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 1956 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Capricorn |
| 2Wed | Last quarter10:56 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aquarius |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Aquarius |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Pisces |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 10Thu | New moon9:04 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Cancer |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 17Thu | First quarter1:15 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 24Thu | Full moon11:26 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Capricorn |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aquarius |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aquarius |
| 31Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aquarius |
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 1956?
The full moon in May 1956 is on Thursday, May 24 at 11:26 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, May 24 at 11:31 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 1956?
The new moon in May 1956 is on Thursday, May 10 at 9:04 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 1956?
Quarter moons in May 1956: last quarter on Wednesday, May 2 at 10:56 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, May 17 at 1:15 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 1956?
In May 1956 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 11–23. 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 1956?
In May 1956 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–9 and May 25–31. 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 1956?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Thursday, May 24 at 11:31 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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