May 1966 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1966
Wednesday, May 4, 5:01 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in May 1966
Friday, May 20, 5:42 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Wednesday, May 4, 9:01 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 20, 9:42 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1966: 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 1966 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1966
- Full moonWednesday, May 4, 5:01 p.m. Scorpio
- Penumbral lunar eclipseWednesday, May 4, 5:11 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 12, 7:19 a.m. Aquarius
- Annular solar eclipseFriday, May 20, 5:38 a.m. Taurus
- New moonFriday, May 20, 5:42 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterFriday, May 27, 4:50 a.m. Virgo
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. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 1966 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 4Wed | Full moon5:01 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aquarius |
| 12Thu | Last quarter7:19 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aries |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 20Fri | New moon5:42 a.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Gemini |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Leo |
| 27Fri | First quarter4:50 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Virgo |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Libra |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Scorpio |
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 1966?
The full moon in May 1966 is on Wednesday, May 4 at 5:01 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, May 4 at 5:11 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 1966?
The new moon in May 1966 is on Friday, May 20 at 5:42 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, May 20 at 5:38 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 1966?
Quarter moons in May 1966: last quarter on Thursday, May 12 at 7:19 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, May 27 at 4:50 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 1966?
In May 1966 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–3 and May 21–31. 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 1966?
In May 1966 the Moon is waning on these days: May 5–19. 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 1966?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Wednesday, May 4 at 5:11 p.m. and annular solar eclipse on Friday, May 20 at 5:38 a.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. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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