May 1983 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1983
Thursday, May 26, 2:48 p.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1983
Thursday, May 12, 3:25 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 26, 6:48 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 12, 7:25 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1983: 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 1983 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1983
- Last quarterWednesday, May 4, 11:43 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, May 12, 3:25 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterThursday, May 19, 10:17 a.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 26, 2:48 p.m. Sagittarius
May 1983 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Capricorn |
| 4Wed | Last quarter11:43 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Aquarius |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Aquarius |
| 6Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Pisces |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 8Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 9Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 12Thu | New moon3:25 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 15Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 17Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Leo |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 19Thu | First quarter10:17 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Leo |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Virgo |
| 21Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Virgo |
| 22Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Libra |
| 23Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 24Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 26Thu | Full moon2:48 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Capricorn |
| 30Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 31Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aquarius |
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 1983?
The full moon in May 1983 is on Thursday, May 26 at 2:48 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1983?
The new moon in May 1983 is on Thursday, May 12 at 3:25 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 1983?
Quarter moons in May 1983: last quarter on Wednesday, May 4 at 11:43 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, May 19 at 10:17 a.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 1983?
In May 1983 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 13–25. 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 1983?
In May 1983 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–11 and May 27–31. 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 1983?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1983. 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
In the Sanctuary you ask a question, and the AI answers with today's moon phase, the planets and your birth date in mind. The moon calendar with tips for every day is free there. You get 5 free tokens to start, and a reading costs 1 token.
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