May 1972 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1972
Sunday, May 28, 12:28 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1972
Saturday, May 13, 12:08 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, May 28, 4:28 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Sunday, May 28 still falls on the evening of Saturday, May 27. New moon: Saturday, May 13, 4:08 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Saturday, May 13 still falls on the evening of Friday, May 12.
Every moon phase in May 1972: 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 1972 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1972
- Last quarterSaturday, May 6, 8:26 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonSaturday, May 13, 12:08 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterFriday, May 19, 9:17 p.m. Leo
- Full moonSunday, May 28, 12:28 a.m. Sagittarius
May 1972 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Sagittarius |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Sagittarius |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Capricorn |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Capricorn |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 6Sat | Last quarter8:26 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aquarius |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Pisces |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 13Sat | New moon12:08 a.m.Illumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Gemini |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Cancer |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Leo |
| 19Fri | First quarter9:17 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Leo |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Libra |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Libra |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Scorpio |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 28Sun | Full moon12:28 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
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 1972?
The full moon in May 1972 is on Sunday, May 28 at 12:28 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1972?
The new moon in May 1972 is on Saturday, May 13 at 12:08 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 1972?
Quarter moons in May 1972: last quarter on Saturday, May 6 at 8:26 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, May 19 at 9:17 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 1972?
In May 1972 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 14–27. 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 1972?
In May 1972 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–12 and May 29–31. 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 1972?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1972. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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