May 1970 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1970
Wednesday, May 20, 11:38 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1970
Tuesday, May 5, 10:51 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 21, 3:38 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 5, 2:51 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1970: 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 1970 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1970
- New moonTuesday, May 5, 10:51 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 13, 6:26 a.m. Leo
- Full moonWednesday, May 20, 11:38 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterWednesday, May 27, 6:32 p.m. Pisces
May 1970 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 5Tue | New moon10:51 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 6Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 7Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Gemini |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Cancer |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Leo |
| 13Wed | First quarter6:26 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Leo |
| 14Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Virgo |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Virgo |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 20Wed | Full moon11:38 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 21Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Capricorn |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aquarius |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 27Wed | Last quarter6:32 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Pisces |
| 28Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 29Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aries |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aries |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
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 1970?
The full moon in May 1970 is on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:38 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1970?
The new moon in May 1970 is on Tuesday, May 5 at 10:51 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 1970?
Quarter moons in May 1970: first quarter on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:26 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:32 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 1970?
In May 1970 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 6–19. 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 1970?
In May 1970 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–4 and May 21–31. 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 1970?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1970. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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