May 1974 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1974
Monday, May 6, 4:55 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1974
Tuesday, May 21, 4:34 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 6, 8:55 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 21, 8:34 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1974: 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 1974 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1974
- Full moonMonday, May 6, 4:55 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 14, 5:29 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 21, 4:34 p.m. Gemini
- First quarterTuesday, May 28, 9:03 a.m. Virgo
May 1974 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Virgo |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 6Mon | Full moon4:55 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Capricorn |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aquarius |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aquarius |
| 14Tue | Last quarter5:29 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Pisces |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Pisces |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aries |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 21Tue | New moon4:34 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Leo |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 28Tue | First quarter9:03 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Libra |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Libra |
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 1974?
The full moon in May 1974 is on Monday, May 6 at 4:55 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1974?
The new moon in May 1974 is on Tuesday, May 21 at 4:34 p.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 1974?
Quarter moons in May 1974: last quarter on Tuesday, May 14 at 5:29 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, May 28 at 9:03 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 1974?
In May 1974 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–5 and May 22–31. 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 1974?
In May 1974 the Moon is waning on these days: May 7–20. 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 1974?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1974. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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