May 1963 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1963
Wednesday, May 8, 1:23 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1963
Thursday, May 23, 12:00 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Wednesday, May 8, 5:23 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 23, 4:00 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Thursday, May 23 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, May 22.
Every moon phase in May 1963: 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 1963 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1963
- Full moonWednesday, May 8, 1:23 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 16, 9:36 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, May 23, 12:00 a.m. Gemini
- First quarterThursday, May 30, 12:55 a.m. Virgo
May 1963 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Leo |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 8Wed | Full moon1:23 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aquarius |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aquarius |
| 16Thu | Last quarter9:36 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aquarius |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aries |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 23Thu | New moon12:00 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Virgo |
| 30Thu | First quarter12:55 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Virgo |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
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 1963?
The full moon in May 1963 is on Wednesday, May 8 at 1:23 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1963?
The new moon in May 1963 is on Thursday, May 23 at 12:00 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 1963?
Quarter moons in May 1963: last quarter on Thursday, May 16 at 9:36 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, May 30 at 12:55 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 1963?
In May 1963 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–7 and May 24–31. 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 1963?
In May 1963 the Moon is waning on these days: May 9–22. 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 1963?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1963. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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