New Moon
May 23, 1963
04:00 AM UTC UTC in Gemini
New Moon in GeminiLunation Calendar
Moon phases for May 1963 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: May 23, 1963 at 04:00 AM UTC in Gemini. Full Moon: May 8, 1963 at 05:23 PM UTC in Scorpio. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon
04:00 AM UTC UTC in Gemini
New Moon in GeminiFull Moon
05:23 PM UTC UTC in Scorpio
Full Moon in ScorpioCalculation Basis
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Full Moon in Scorpio
May 8, 1963, 5:23 PM UTC
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Last Quarter in Aquarius
May 16, 1963, 1:36 PM UTC
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New Moon in Gemini
May 23, 1963, 4:00 AM UTC
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First Quarter in Virgo
May 30, 1963, 4:55 AM UTC
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Local: May 8, 1963, 5:23 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 ScorpioLocal: May 16, 1963, 1:36 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 23, 1963, 4:00 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 GeminiLocal: May 30, 1963, 4:55 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 VirgoEach 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 | First Quarter59% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 2 | First Quarter68% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 3 | First Quarter77% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 4 | First Quarter85% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 5 | Waxing Gibbous91% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 6 | Waxing Gibbous96% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 7 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 8 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 9 | Full Moon99% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 10 | Full Moon97% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 11 | Full Moon93% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 12 | Full Moon87% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 13 | Waning Gibbous80% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 14 | Waning Gibbous71% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 15 | Waning Gibbous61% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 16 | Waning Gibbous51% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 17 | Last Quarter40% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 18 | Last Quarter29% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 19 | Last Quarter19% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 20 | Waning Crescent10% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 21 | Waning Crescent4% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 22 | Waning Crescent1% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 23 | New Moon0% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 24 | New Moon3% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 25 | New Moon8% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| May 26 | Waxing Crescent15% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 27 | Waxing Crescent23% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| May 28 | Waxing Crescent33% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 29 | Waxing Crescent43% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| May 30 | First Quarter53% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 31 | First Quarter63% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
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 1963, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
May 2, 1963 at 06:13 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 2, 1963, 6:13 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
May 4, 1963 at 05:42 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 4, 1963, 5:42 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
May 7, 1963 at 06:15 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 7, 1963, 6:15 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
May 9, 1963 at 06:42 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 9, 1963, 6:42 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
May 12, 1963 at 06:13 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 12, 1963, 6:13 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
May 14, 1963 at 03:51 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 14, 1963, 3:51 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
May 16, 1963 at 10:31 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 16, 1963, 10:31 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
May 19, 1963 at 01:47 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 19, 1963, 1:47 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
May 21, 1963 at 02:21 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 21, 1963, 2:21 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
May 23, 1963 at 01:53 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 23, 1963, 1:53 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
May 25, 1963 at 02:28 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 25, 1963, 2:28 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
May 27, 1963 at 05:58 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 27, 1963, 5:58 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
May 29, 1963 at 01:21 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 29, 1963, 1:21 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
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 1963 is on May 8, 1963 at 05:23 PM UTC UTC, in Scorpio. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
The new moon in May 1963 is on May 23, 1963 at 04:00 AM UTC UTC, in Gemini. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
There are 4 major lunar phase events in May 1963: Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter.