May 1976 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1976
Thursday, May 13, 4:04 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in May 1976
Friday, May 28, 9:47 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 13, 8:04 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, May 29, 1:47 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1976: 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 1976 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1976
- First quarterFriday, May 7, 1:17 a.m. Leo
- Partial lunar eclipseThursday, May 13, 3:54 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonThursday, May 13, 4:04 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 20, 5:22 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 28, 9:47 p.m. Gemini
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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 1976 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 2Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Gemini |
| 3Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 4Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 5Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 6Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 7Fri | First quarter1:17 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Leo |
| 8Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 9Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 10Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 11Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 12Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 13Thu | Full moon4:04 p.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 14Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 17Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 18Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aquarius |
| 19Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aquarius |
| 20Thu | Last quarter5:22 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 21Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Pisces |
| 22Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 23Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aries |
| 24Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aries |
| 25Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 26Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 27Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 28Fri | New moon9:47 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 29Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 30Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 31Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
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 1976?
The full moon in May 1976 is on Thursday, May 13 at 4:04 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, May 13 at 3:54 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 1976?
The new moon in May 1976 is on Friday, May 28 at 9:47 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 1976?
Quarter moons in May 1976: first quarter on Friday, May 7 at 1:17 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, May 20 at 5:22 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 1976?
In May 1976 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–12 and May 29–31. 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 1976?
In May 1976 the Moon is waning on these days: May 14–27. 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 1976?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Thursday, May 13 at 3:54 p.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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