May 1977 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1977
Tuesday, May 3, 9:03 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1977
Tuesday, May 17, 10:52 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, May 3, 1:03 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 18, 2:52 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1977: 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 1977 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1977
- Full moonTuesday, May 3, 9:03 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 10, 12:08 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 17, 10:52 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 25, 11:20 p.m. Virgo
May 1977 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 3Tue | Full moon9:03 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Capricorn |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 10Tue | Last quarter12:08 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Aquarius |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Pisces |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aries |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 17Tue | New moon10:52 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Leo |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 25Wed | First quarter11:20 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Virgo |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Virgo |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Libra |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
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 1977?
The full moon in May 1977 is on Tuesday, May 3 at 9:03 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1977?
The new moon in May 1977 is on Tuesday, May 17 at 10:52 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 1977?
Quarter moons in May 1977: last quarter on Tuesday, May 10 at 12:08 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, May 25 at 11:20 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 1977?
In May 1977 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–2 and May 18–31. 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 1977?
In May 1977 the Moon is waning on these days: May 4–16. 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 1977?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1977. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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