May 1993 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1993
Wednesday, May 5, 11:34 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1993
Friday, May 21, 10:07 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 6, 3:34 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 21, 2:07 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1993: 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 1993 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1993
- Full moonWednesday, May 5, 11:34 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterThursday, May 13, 8:20 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 21, 10:07 a.m. Gemini
- Partial solar eclipseFriday, May 21, 10:19 a.m. Gemini
- First quarterFriday, May 28, 2:22 p.m. Virgo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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 1993 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 2Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Virgo |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 5Wed | Full moon11:34 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aquarius |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aquarius |
| 13Thu | Last quarter8:20 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aquarius |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aries |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 20Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 21Fri | New moon10:07 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Gemini |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 27Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Leo |
| 28Fri | First quarter2:22 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Virgo |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Libra |
| 31Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | 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 1993?
The full moon in May 1993 is on Wednesday, May 5 at 11:34 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1993?
The new moon in May 1993 is on Friday, May 21 at 10:07 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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, May 21 at 10:19 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in May 1993?
Quarter moons in May 1993: last quarter on Thursday, May 13 at 8:20 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, May 28 at 2:22 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 1993?
In May 1993 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–4 and May 22–31. 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 1993?
In May 1993 the Moon is waning on these days: May 6–20. 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 1993?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Friday, May 21 at 10:19 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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.
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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