May 1973 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1973
Thursday, May 17, 12:58 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1973
Wednesday, May 2, 4:55 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 17, 4:58 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Thursday, May 17 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, May 16. New moon: Wednesday, May 2, 8:55 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1973: 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 1973 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1973
- New moonWednesday, May 2, 4:55 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 9, 8:07 a.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 17, 12:58 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterFriday, May 25, 4:40 a.m. Pisces
May 1973 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 2Wed | New moon4:55 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 9Wed | First quarter8:07 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Leo |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Virgo |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Libra |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 17Thu | Full moon12:58 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aquarius |
| 25Fri | Last quarter4:40 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Pisces |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aries |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aries |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Taurus |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
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 1973?
The full moon in May 1973 is on Thursday, May 17 at 12:58 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1973?
The new moon in May 1973 is on Wednesday, May 2 at 4:55 p.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 1973?
Quarter moons in May 1973: first quarter on Wednesday, May 9 at 8:07 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 25 at 4:40 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 1973?
In May 1973 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 3–16. 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 1973?
In May 1973 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1 and May 18–31. 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 1973?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1973. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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