May 1960 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1960
Wednesday, May 11, 1:42 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1960
Wednesday, May 25, 8:26 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Wednesday, May 11, 5:42 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Wednesday, May 11 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, May 10. New moon: Wednesday, May 25, 12:26 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1960: 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 1960 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1960
- First quarterTuesday, May 3, 9:01 p.m. Leo
- Full moonWednesday, May 11, 1:42 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 17, 3:54 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonWednesday, May 25, 8:26 a.m. Gemini
May 1960 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Cancer |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Cancer |
| 3Tue | First quarter9:01 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Leo |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Leo |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Virgo |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 11Wed | Full moon1:42 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 17Tue | Last quarter3:54 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aries |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aries |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 25Wed | New moon8:26 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Leo |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
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 1960?
The full moon in May 1960 is on Wednesday, May 11 at 1:42 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1960?
The new moon in May 1960 is on Wednesday, May 25 at 8:26 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 1960?
Quarter moons in May 1960: first quarter on Tuesday, May 3 at 9:01 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, May 17 at 3:54 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 1960?
In May 1960 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–10 and May 26–31. 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 1960?
In May 1960 the Moon is waning on these days: May 12–24. 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 1960?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1960. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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