November 1956 moon phase calendar
Full moon in November 1956
Sunday, November 18, 1:45 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in November 1956
Friday, November 2, 11:44 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Sunday, November 18, 6:45 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Sunday, November 18 still falls on the evening of Saturday, November 17. New moon: Friday, November 2, 4:44 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in November 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.
November 1956 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in November 1956
- New moonFriday, November 2, 11:44 a.m. Scorpio
- First quarterSaturday, November 10, 10:09 a.m. Aquarius
- Full moonSunday, November 18, 1:45 a.m. Taurus
- Total lunar eclipseSunday, November 18, 1:47 a.m. Taurus
- Last quarterSaturday, November 24, 8:13 p.m. Virgo
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.
November 1956 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 2Fri | New moon11:44 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Scorpio |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Sagittarius |
| 5Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 6Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Capricorn |
| 7Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Capricorn |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Capricorn |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aquarius |
| 10Sat | First quarter10:09 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Aquarius |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Pisces |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Pisces |
| 13Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Pisces |
| 14Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aries |
| 15Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Aries |
| 16Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 18Sun | Full moon1:45 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Gemini |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Gemini |
| 20Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Cancer |
| 21Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Cancer |
| 22Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Cancer |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Leo |
| 24Sat | Last quarter8:13 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Leo |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Virgo |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Virgo |
| 27Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 29Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 30Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
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 November 1956?
The full moon in November 1956 is on Sunday, November 18 at 1:45 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, November 18 at 1:47 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in November 1956?
The new moon in November 1956 is on Friday, November 2 at 11:44 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. 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 November 1956?
Quarter moons in November 1956: first quarter on Saturday, November 10 at 10:09 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, November 24 at 8:13 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 November 1956?
In November 1956 the Moon is waxing on these days: November 3–17. 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 November 1956?
In November 1956 the Moon is waning on these days: November 1 and November 19–30. 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 November 1956?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Sunday, November 18 at 1:47 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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