New Moon
May 20, 1966
09:42 AM UTC UTC in Taurus
New Moon in TaurusLunation Calendar
Moon phases for May 1966 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: May 20, 1966 at 09:42 AM UTC in Taurus. Full Moon: May 4, 1966 at 09:01 PM UTC in Scorpio. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon
09:42 AM UTC UTC in Taurus
New Moon in TaurusFull Moon
09:01 PM UTC UTC in Scorpio
Full Moon in ScorpioCalculation Basis
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Full Moon in Scorpio
May 4, 1966, 9:01 PM UTC
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Last Quarter in Aquarius
May 12, 1966, 11:19 AM UTC
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New Moon in Taurus
May 20, 1966, 9:42 AM UTC
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First Quarter in Virgo
May 27, 1966, 8:50 AM UTC
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Local: May 4, 1966, 9:01 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 12, 1966, 11:19 AM 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 20, 1966, 9:42 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 27, 1966, 8:50 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 Quarter85% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 2 | Waxing Gibbous93% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 3 | Waxing Gibbous97% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| May 4 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| May 5 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 6 | Full Moon97% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 7 | Full Moon92% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 8 | Waning Gibbous85% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 9 | Waning Gibbous77% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 10 | Waning Gibbous69% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| May 11 | Waning Gibbous59% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 12 | Last Quarter50% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 13 | Last Quarter40% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 14 | Last Quarter31% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 15 | Last Quarter23% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| May 16 | Last Quarter15% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 17 | Waning Crescent9% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 18 | Waning Crescent4% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| May 19 | Waning Crescent1% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 20 | New Moon0% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 21 | New Moon1% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 22 | New Moon5% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| May 23 | New Moon11% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 24 | Waxing Crescent19% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| May 25 | Waxing Crescent29% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 26 | Waxing Crescent40% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| May 27 | First Quarter52% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| May 28 | First Quarter63% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 29 | First Quarter74% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| May 30 | First Quarter83% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| May 31 | Waxing Gibbous91% illuminated | Scorpionoon 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 1966, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
May 1, 1966 at 07:31 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 1, 1966, 7:31 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
May 3, 1966 at 09:23 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 3, 1966, 9:23 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
May 6, 1966 at 12:52 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 6, 1966, 12:52 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
May 8, 1966 at 07:12 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 8, 1966, 7:12 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
May 10, 1966 at 04:51 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 10, 1966, 4:51 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
May 13, 1966 at 04:55 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 13, 1966, 4:55 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
May 15, 1966 at 05:15 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 15, 1966, 5:15 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
May 18, 1966 at 03:49 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 18, 1966, 3:49 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
May 20, 1966 at 11:40 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 20, 1966, 11:40 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
May 22, 1966 at 05:00 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 22, 1966, 5:00 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
May 24, 1966 at 08:36 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 24, 1966, 8:36 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
May 26, 1966 at 11:22 PM UTC UTC
Local time: May 26, 1966, 11:22 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
May 29, 1966 at 02:00 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 29, 1966, 2:00 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
May 31, 1966 at 05:10 AM UTC UTC
Local time: May 31, 1966, 5:10 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
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 1966 is on May 4, 1966 at 09:01 PM UTC UTC, in Scorpio. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
The new moon in May 1966 is on May 20, 1966 at 09:42 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 1966: Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter.