May 1968 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1968
Sunday, May 12, 9:05 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1968
Monday, May 27, 3:30 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Sunday, May 12, 1:05 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, May 27, 7:30 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1968: 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 1968 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1968
- First quarterSunday, May 5, 1:54 p.m. Leo
- Full moonSunday, May 12, 9:05 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSunday, May 19, 1:44 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonMonday, May 27, 3:30 a.m. Gemini
May 1968 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Gemini |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Leo |
| 5Sun | First quarter1:54 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Leo |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Leo |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 8Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Virgo |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 12Sun | Full moon9:05 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 19Sun | Last quarter1:44 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Pisces |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aries |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Taurus |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 27Mon | New moon3:30 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
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 1968?
The full moon in May 1968 is on Sunday, May 12 at 9:05 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1968?
The new moon in May 1968 is on Monday, May 27 at 3:30 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 1968?
Quarter moons in May 1968: first quarter on Sunday, May 5 at 1:54 p.m. and last quarter on Sunday, May 19 at 1:44 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 1968?
In May 1968 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–11 and May 28–31. 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 1968?
In May 1968 the Moon is waning on these days: May 13–26. 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 1968?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1968. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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