May 1996 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1996
Friday, May 3, 7:48 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1996
Friday, May 17, 7:46 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, May 3, 11:48 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, May 17, 11:46 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1996: 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 1996 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1996
- Full moonFriday, May 3, 7:48 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterFriday, May 10, 1:04 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonFriday, May 17, 7:46 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterSaturday, May 25, 10:13 a.m. Virgo
May 1996 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 3Fri | Full moon7:48 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Sagittarius |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Capricorn |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Capricorn |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 10Fri | Last quarter1:04 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Aquarius |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Pisces |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 17Fri | New moon7:46 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Leo |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 25Sat | First quarter10:13 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Virgo |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Virgo |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Libra |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Scorpio |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | 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 1996?
The full moon in May 1996 is on Friday, May 3 at 7:48 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1996?
The new moon in May 1996 is on Friday, May 17 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 1996?
Quarter moons in May 1996: last quarter on Friday, May 10 at 1:04 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, May 25 at 10:13 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 1996?
In May 1996 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–2 and May 18–31. 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 1996?
In May 1996 the Moon is waning on these days: May 4–16. 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 1996?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1996. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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