May 1979 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1979
Friday, May 11, 10:01 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1979
Friday, May 25, 8:01 p.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 12, 2:01 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, May 26, 12:01 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1979: 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 1979 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1979
- First quarterFriday, May 4, 12:26 a.m. Leo
- Full moonFriday, May 11, 10:01 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterFriday, May 18, 7:57 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 25, 8:01 p.m. Gemini
May 1979 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Cancer |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 4Fri | First quarter12:26 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Leo |
| 5Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 6Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 7Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Virgo |
| 8Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Libra |
| 9Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 11Fri | Full moon10:01 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 13Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 14Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 15Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 16Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 18Fri | Last quarter7:57 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aquarius |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Pisces |
| 20Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 21Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aries |
| 22Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 23Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Taurus |
| 24Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 25Fri | New moon8:01 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 26Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 27Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 28Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 29Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 30Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Leo |
| 31Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Leo |
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 1979?
The full moon in May 1979 is on Friday, May 11 at 10:01 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1979?
The new moon in May 1979 is on Friday, May 25 at 8:01 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 1979?
Quarter moons in May 1979: first quarter on Friday, May 4 at 12:26 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, May 18 at 7:57 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 1979?
In May 1979 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–10 and May 26–31. 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 1979?
In May 1979 the Moon is waning on these days: May 12–24. 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 1979?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1979. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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