New Moon
May 8, 1853
04:07 AM UTC UTC in Taurus
New Moon in TaurusLunation Calendar
Moon phases for May 1853 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: May 8, 1853 at 04:07 AM UTC in Taurus. Full Moon: May 22, 1853 at 10:53 PM UTC in Sagittarius. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon
04:07 AM UTC UTC in Taurus
New Moon in TaurusFull Moon
10:53 PM UTC UTC in Sagittarius
Full Moon in SagittariusCalculation Basis
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New Moon in Taurus
May 8, 1853, 4:07 AM UTC
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First Quarter in Leo
May 16, 1853, 5:57 AM UTC
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Full Moon in Sagittarius
May 22, 1853, 10:53 PM UTC
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Last Quarter in Pisces
May 29, 1853, 5:39 PM UTC
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Local: May 8, 1853, 4:07 AM UTC
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in TaurusLocal: May 16, 1853, 5:57 AM UTC
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in LeoLocal: May 22, 1853, 10:53 PM UTC
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in SagittariusLocal: May 29, 1853, 5:39 PM UTC
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in PiscesEach row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Last Quarter37% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 2 | Last Quarter28% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 3 | Last Quarter19% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 4 | Waning Crescent12% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 5 | Waning Crescent6% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 6 | Waning Crescent3% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 7 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 8 | New Moon0% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 9 | New Moon2% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 10 | New Moon5% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 11 | New Moon10% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 12 | Waxing Crescent16% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 13 | Waxing Crescent24% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 14 | Waxing Crescent32% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| May 15 | Waxing Crescent42% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 16 | First Quarter53% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| May 17 | First Quarter63% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 18 | First Quarter74% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 19 | First Quarter83% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 20 | Waxing Gibbous91% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| May 21 | Waxing Gibbous97% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 22 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 23 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 24 | Full Moon96% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 25 | Full Moon91% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 26 | Waning Gibbous83% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 27 | Waning Gibbous73% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 28 | Waning Gibbous63% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 29 | Waning Gibbous52% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 30 | Last Quarter42% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 31 | Last Quarter32% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference |
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
A compact view of how the Moon moves through the zodiac across the month.
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in May 1853, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
May 1, 1853 at 07:53 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 1, 1853, 7:53 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
May 4, 1853 at 05:18 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 4, 1853, 5:18 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
May 6, 1853 at 04:51 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 6, 1853, 4:51 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
May 9, 1853 at 05:37 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 9, 1853, 5:37 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
May 11, 1853 at 06:34 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 11, 1853, 6:34 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
May 14, 1853 at 06:07 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 14, 1853, 6:07 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
May 16, 1853 at 02:40 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 16, 1853, 2:40 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
May 18, 1853 at 07:21 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 18, 1853, 7:21 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
May 20, 1853 at 08:41 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 20, 1853, 8:41 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
May 22, 1853 at 08:13 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 22, 1853, 8:13 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
May 24, 1853 at 07:53 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 24, 1853, 7:53 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
May 26, 1853 at 09:32 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 26, 1853, 9:32 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
May 29, 1853 at 02:31 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 29, 1853, 2:31 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
May 31, 1853 at 11:11 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 31, 1853, 11:11 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.



Open the cited books and chapters behind the monthly lunation calendar.
The full moon in May 1853 is on May 22, 1853 at 10:53 PM UTC UTC, in Sagittarius. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
The new moon in May 1853 is on May 8, 1853 at 04:07 AM UTC UTC, in Taurus. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
There are 4 major lunar phase events in May 1853: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.