May 1959 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1959
Friday, May 22, 8:56 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1959
Thursday, May 7, 4:12 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Friday, May 22, 12:56 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 7, 8:12 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1959: 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 1959 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1959
- New moonThursday, May 7, 4:12 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterFriday, May 15, 4:09 p.m. Leo
- Full moonFriday, May 22, 8:56 a.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterFriday, May 29, 4:14 a.m. Pisces
May 1959 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Pisces |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Pisces |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Pisces |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 7Thu | New moon4:12 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Cancer |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Leo |
| 15Fri | First quarter4:09 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 22Fri | Full moon8:56 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Capricorn |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aquarius |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aquarius |
| 29Fri | Last quarter4:14 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Pisces |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aries |
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 1959?
The full moon in May 1959 is on Friday, May 22 at 8:56 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1959?
The new moon in May 1959 is on Thursday, May 7 at 4:12 p.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 1959?
Quarter moons in May 1959: first quarter on Friday, May 15 at 4:09 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 29 at 4:14 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 1959?
In May 1959 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 8–21. 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 1959?
In May 1959 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–6 and May 23–31. 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 1959?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1959. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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