May 1989 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1989
Saturday, May 20, 2:16 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1989
Friday, May 5, 7:46 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, May 20, 6:16 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 5, 11:46 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1989: 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 1989 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1989
- New moonFriday, May 5, 7:46 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterFriday, May 12, 10:20 a.m. Leo
- Full moonSaturday, May 20, 2:16 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSunday, May 28, 12:01 a.m. Pisces
May 1989 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Pisces |
| 2Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 5Fri | New moon7:46 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 6Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 7Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 8Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 9Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Cancer |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Cancer |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 12Fri | First quarter10:20 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Leo |
| 13Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 14Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 15Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Virgo |
| 16Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 17Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 20Sat | Full moon2:16 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 21Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 22Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Sagittarius |
| 23Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 24Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 28Sun | Last quarter12:01 a.m.Illumination 44% | 44% | Pisces |
| 29Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 30Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Aries |
| 31Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aries |
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 1989?
The full moon in May 1989 is on Saturday, May 20 at 2:16 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1989?
The new moon in May 1989 is on Friday, May 5 at 7:46 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 1989?
Quarter moons in May 1989: first quarter on Friday, May 12 at 10:20 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, May 28 at 12:01 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 1989?
In May 1989 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 6–19. 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 1989?
In May 1989 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–4 and May 21–31. 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 1989?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1989. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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