May 2004 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 2004
Tuesday, May 4, 4:34 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in May 2004
Wednesday, May 19, 12:52 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, May 4, 8:34 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, May 19, 4:52 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, May 19 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, May 18.
Every moon phase in May 2004: 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 2004 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 2004
- Total lunar eclipseTuesday, May 4, 4:30 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonTuesday, May 4, 4:34 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 11, 7:04 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonWednesday, May 19, 12:52 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterThursday, May 27, 3:57 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
May 2004 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Virgo |
| 2Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 4Tue | Full moon4:34 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Scorpio |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Sagittarius |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Capricorn |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 11Tue | Last quarter7:04 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Pisces |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Pisces |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aries |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Taurus |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 19Wed | New moon12:52 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Leo |
| 27Thu | First quarter3:57 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Virgo |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Libra |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Libra |
| 31Mon | 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 2004?
The full moon in May 2004 is on Tuesday, May 4 at 4:34 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Tuesday, May 4 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in May 2004?
The new moon in May 2004 is on Wednesday, May 19 at 12:52 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 2004?
Quarter moons in May 2004: last quarter on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:04 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, May 27 at 3:57 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 2004?
In May 2004 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 2004?
In May 2004 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 2004?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, May 4 at 4:30 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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