May 1962 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1962
Saturday, May 19, 10:32 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1962
Friday, May 4, 12:25 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Saturday, May 19, 2:32 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 4, 4:25 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Friday, May 4 still falls on the evening of Thursday, May 3.
Every moon phase in May 1962: 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 1962 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1962
- New moonFriday, May 4, 12:25 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterFriday, May 11, 8:44 a.m. Leo
- Full moonSaturday, May 19, 10:32 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSaturday, May 26, 3:05 p.m. Pisces
May 1962 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 4Fri | New moon12:25 a.m.Illumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Gemini |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Cancer |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Cancer |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Leo |
| 11Fri | First quarter8:44 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Leo |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 19Sat | Full moon10:32 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 26Sat | Last quarter3:05 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Pisces |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Pisces |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Aries |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aries |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Taurus |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
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 1962?
The full moon in May 1962 is on Saturday, May 19 at 10:32 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1962?
The new moon in May 1962 is on Friday, May 4 at 12:25 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 1962?
Quarter moons in May 1962: first quarter on Friday, May 11 at 8:44 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, May 26 at 3:05 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 1962?
In May 1962 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 5–18. 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 1962?
In May 1962 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–3 and May 20–31. 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 1962?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1962. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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