May 1978 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1978
Monday, May 22, 9:17 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1978
Sunday, May 7, 12:47 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 22, 1:17 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 7, 4:47 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Sunday, May 7 still falls on the evening of Saturday, May 6.
Every moon phase in May 1978: 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 1978 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1978
- New moonSunday, May 7, 12:47 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 15, 3:40 a.m. Leo
- Full moonMonday, May 22, 9:17 a.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterSunday, May 28, 11:30 p.m. Pisces
May 1978 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 2Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 7Sun | New moon12:47 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 8Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 9Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Gemini |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 12Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Cancer |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 15Mon | First quarter3:40 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Leo |
| 16Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 17Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Libra |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 22Mon | Full moon9:17 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 23Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 24Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Capricorn |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aquarius |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 28Sun | Last quarter11:30 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Pisces |
| 29Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 30Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 31Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aries |
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 1978?
The full moon in May 1978 is on Monday, May 22 at 9:17 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1978?
The new moon in May 1978 is on Sunday, May 7 at 12:47 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.
When are the quarter moons in May 1978?
Quarter moons in May 1978: first quarter on Monday, May 15 at 3:40 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, May 28 at 11:30 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 1978?
In May 1978 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 8–21. 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 1978?
In May 1978 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–6 and May 23–31. 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 1978?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1978. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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