May 1975 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1975
Sunday, May 25, 1:51 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in May 1975
Sunday, May 11, 3:05 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, May 25, 5:51 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Sunday, May 25 still falls on the evening of Saturday, May 24. New moon: Sunday, May 11, 7:05 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1975: 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 1975 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1975
- Last quarterSaturday, May 3, 1:44 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, May 11, 3:05 a.m. Taurus
- Partial solar eclipseSunday, May 11, 3:16 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterSunday, May 18, 6:29 a.m. Leo
- Total lunar eclipseSunday, May 25, 1:47 a.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonSunday, May 25, 1:51 a.m. Sagittarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 1975 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Capricorn |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 3Sat | Last quarter1:44 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Aquarius |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Pisces |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 9Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 11Sun | New moon3:05 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Taurus |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 16Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 18Sun | First quarter6:29 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Virgo |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 23Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 25Sun | Full moon1:51 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Capricorn |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aquarius |
| 30Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aquarius |
| 31Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aquarius |
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 1975?
The full moon in May 1975 is on Sunday, May 25 at 1:51 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, May 25 at 1:47 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 1975?
The new moon in May 1975 is on Sunday, May 11 at 3:05 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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Sunday, May 11 at 3:16 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 1975?
Quarter moons in May 1975: last quarter on Saturday, May 3 at 1:44 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, May 18 at 6:29 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 1975?
In May 1975 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 12–24. 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 1975?
In May 1975 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–10 and May 26–31. 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 1975?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Sunday, May 11 at 3:16 a.m. and total lunar eclipse on Sunday, May 25 at 1:47 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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