May 1980 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1980
Thursday, May 29, 5:28 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1980
Wednesday, May 14, 8:00 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 29, 9:28 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 14, 12:00 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1980: 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 1980 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1980
- Last quarterWednesday, May 7, 4:51 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonWednesday, May 14, 8:00 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 21, 3:16 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonThursday, May 29, 5:28 p.m. Sagittarius
May 1980 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 4Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 7Wed | Last quarter4:51 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Aquarius |
| 9Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 14Wed | New moon8:00 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 16Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Leo |
| 21Wed | First quarter3:16 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Leo |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Virgo |
| 23Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Virgo |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Libra |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 29Thu | Full moon5:28 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 30Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 31Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Capricorn |
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 1980?
The full moon in May 1980 is on Thursday, May 29 at 5:28 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1980?
The new moon in May 1980 is on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 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 1980?
Quarter moons in May 1980: last quarter on Wednesday, May 7 at 4:51 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, May 21 at 3:16 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 1980?
In May 1980 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 15–28. 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 1980?
In May 1980 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–13 and May 30–31. 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 1980?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1980. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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