May 1985 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1985
Saturday, May 4, 3:53 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in May 1985
Sunday, May 19, 5:41 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 4, 7:53 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 19, 9:41 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1985: 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 1985 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1985
- Full moonSaturday, May 4, 3:53 p.m. Scorpio
- Total lunar eclipseSaturday, May 4, 3:56 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSaturday, May 11, 1:34 p.m. Aquarius
- Partial solar eclipseSunday, May 19, 5:28 p.m. Taurus
- New moonSunday, May 19, 5:41 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 27, 8:56 a.m. Virgo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 1985 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Virgo |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 4Sat | Full moon3:53 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Capricorn |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aquarius |
| 11Sat | Last quarter1:34 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Aquarius |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Pisces |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 19Sun | New moon5:41 p.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Taurus |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 27Mon | First quarter8:56 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Virgo |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Virgo |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Libra |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Libra |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Scorpio |
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 1985?
The full moon in May 1985 is on Saturday, May 4 at 3:53 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, May 4 at 3:56 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 1985?
The new moon in May 1985 is on Sunday, May 19 at 5:41 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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Sunday, May 19 at 5:28 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 1985?
Quarter moons in May 1985: last quarter on Saturday, May 11 at 1:34 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 27 at 8:56 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 1985?
In May 1985 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–3 and May 20–31. 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 1985?
In May 1985 the Moon is waning on these days: May 5–18. 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 1985?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Saturday, May 4 at 3:56 p.m. and partial solar eclipse on Sunday, May 19 at 5:28 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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