May 1982 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1982
Friday, May 7, 8:45 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1982
Sunday, May 23, 12:40 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 8, 12:45 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 23, 4:40 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Sunday, May 23 still falls on the evening of Saturday, May 22.
Every moon phase in May 1982: 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 1982 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1982
- Full moonFriday, May 7, 8:45 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSunday, May 16, 1:11 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, May 23, 12:40 a.m. Gemini
- First quarterSaturday, May 29, 4:07 p.m. Virgo
May 1982 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
| 2Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Virgo |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 5Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 6Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 7Fri | Full moon8:45 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 13Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 14Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 15Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 16Sun | Last quarter1:11 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Pisces |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Pisces |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Aries |
| 20Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 21Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 22Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 23Sun | New moon12:40 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 27Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 28Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 29Sat | First quarter4:07 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Virgo |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 31Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Libra |
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 1982?
The full moon in May 1982 is on Friday, May 7 at 8:45 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1982?
The new moon in May 1982 is on Sunday, May 23 at 12:40 a.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 1982?
Quarter moons in May 1982: last quarter on Sunday, May 16 at 1:11 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, May 29 at 4:07 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 1982?
In May 1982 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–6 and May 24–31. 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 1982?
In May 1982 the Moon is waning on these days: May 8–22. 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 1982?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1982. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
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