May 1990 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1990
Wednesday, May 9, 3:31 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1990
Thursday, May 24, 7:47 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, May 9, 7:31 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, May 24, 11:47 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1990: 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 1990 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1990
- First quarterTuesday, May 1, 4:18 p.m. Leo
- Full moonWednesday, May 9, 3:31 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 17, 3:45 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonThursday, May 24, 7:47 a.m. Gemini
- First quarterThursday, May 31, 4:11 a.m. Virgo
May 1990 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | First quarter4:18 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Leo |
| 3Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 4Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Virgo |
| 5Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Virgo |
| 6Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 7Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 8Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 9Wed | Full moon3:31 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 11Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 13Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 14Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 15Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Capricorn |
| 16Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aquarius |
| 17Thu | Last quarter3:45 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 18Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 20Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aries |
| 21Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 22Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 23Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 24Thu | New moon7:47 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 26Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
| 27Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 28Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Leo |
| 29Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 30Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Virgo |
| 31Thu | First quarter4:11 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Virgo |
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 1990?
The full moon in May 1990 is on Wednesday, May 9 at 3:31 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1990?
The new moon in May 1990 is on Thursday, May 24 at 7:47 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 1990?
Quarter moons in May 1990: first quarter on Tuesday, May 1 at 4:18 p.m., last quarter on Thursday, May 17 at 3:45 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, May 31 at 4:11 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 1990?
In May 1990 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–8 and May 25–31. 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 1990?
In May 1990 the Moon is waning on these days: May 10–23. 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 1990?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1990. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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