May 1957 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1957
Monday, May 13, 6:34 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in May 1957
Wednesday, May 29, 7:39 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Monday, May 13, 10:34 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 29, 11:39 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1957: 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 1957 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1957
- First quarterMonday, May 6, 10:30 p.m. Leo
- Total lunar eclipseMonday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonMonday, May 13, 6:34 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 21, 1:03 p.m. Pisces
- New moonWednesday, May 29, 7:39 a.m. Gemini
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 1957 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Gemini |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Gemini |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 6Mon | First quarter10:30 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Leo |
| 8Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 13Mon | Full moon6:34 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Capricorn |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aquarius |
| 21Tue | Last quarter1:03 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Aquarius |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aries |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Taurus |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 29Wed | New moon7:39 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Cancer |
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 1957?
The full moon in May 1957 is on Monday, May 13 at 6:34 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 1957?
The new moon in May 1957 is on Wednesday, May 29 at 7:39 a.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 1957?
Quarter moons in May 1957: first quarter on Monday, May 6 at 10:30 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, May 21 at 1:03 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 1957?
In May 1957 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–12 and May 30–31. 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 1957?
In May 1957 the Moon is waning on these days: May 14–28. 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 1957?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.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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