New Moon
May 17, 1950
12:55 AM UTC UTC in Taurus
New Moon in TaurusLunation Calendar
Moon phases for May 1950 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: May 17, 1950 at 12:55 AM UTC in Taurus. Full Moon: May 2, 1950 at 05:19 AM UTC in Scorpio. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon
12:55 AM UTC UTC in Taurus
New Moon in TaurusFull Moon
05:19 AM UTC UTC in Scorpio
Full Moon in ScorpioCalculation Basis
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Full Moon in Scorpio
May 2, 1950, 5:19 AM UTC
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Last Quarter in Aquarius
May 8, 1950, 10:32 PM UTC
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New Moon in Taurus
May 17, 1950, 12:55 AM UTC
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First Quarter in Virgo
May 24, 1950, 9:28 PM UTC
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Local: May 2, 1950, 5:19 AM 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 ScorpioLocal: May 8, 1950, 10:32 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 AquariusLocal: May 17, 1950, 12:55 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 24, 1950, 9:28 PM 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 VirgoLocal: May 31, 1950, 12:43 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 SagittariusEach 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 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 2 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 3 | Full Moon97% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 4 | Full Moon92% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 5 | Waning Gibbous85% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 6 | Waning Gibbous75% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 7 | Waning Gibbous65% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 8 | Waning Gibbous55% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 9 | Last Quarter44% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 10 | Last Quarter34% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 11 | Last Quarter25% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 12 | Last Quarter17% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 13 | Waning Crescent11% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 14 | Waning Crescent6% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 15 | Waning Crescent2% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 16 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 17 | New Moon0% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 18 | New Moon2% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 19 | New Moon5% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 20 | New Moon11% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 21 | Waxing Crescent18% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 22 | Waxing Crescent26% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| May 23 | Waxing Crescent35% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 24 | Waxing Crescent46% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| May 25 | First Quarter57% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 26 | First Quarter67% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 27 | First Quarter78% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 28 | Waxing Gibbous87% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| May 29 | Waxing Gibbous94% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 30 | Waxing Gibbous98% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 31 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon 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 1950, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
May 1, 1950 at 11:37 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 1, 1950, 11:37 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
May 3, 1950 at 10:50 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 3, 1950, 10:50 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
May 5, 1950 at 11:08 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 5, 1950, 11:08 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
May 7, 1950 at 02:22 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 7, 1950, 2:22 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
May 9, 1950 at 09:33 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 9, 1950, 9:33 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
May 12, 1950 at 08:18 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 12, 1950, 8:18 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
May 14, 1950 at 08:59 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 14, 1950, 8:59 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
May 17, 1950 at 09:52 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 17, 1950, 9:52 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
May 19, 1950 at 09:50 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 19, 1950, 9:50 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
May 22, 1950 at 08:06 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 22, 1950, 8:06 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
May 24, 1950 at 03:50 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 24, 1950, 3:50 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
May 26, 1950 at 08:26 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 26, 1950, 8:26 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
May 28, 1950 at 10:00 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 28, 1950, 10:00 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
May 30, 1950 at 09:43 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 30, 1950, 9:43 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
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 1950 is on May 2, 1950 at 05:19 AM UTC UTC, in Scorpio. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
The new moon in May 1950 is on May 17, 1950 at 12:55 AM UTC UTC, in Taurus. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
There are 5 major lunar phase events in May 1950: Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon.