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Moon Phases May 1968: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs

Moon phases for May 1968 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: May 27, 1968 at 07:30 AM UTC in Gemini. Full Moon: May 12, 1968 at 01:05 PM UTC in Scorpio. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.

Key Dates

New Moon and Full Moon in May 1968

Calculation Basis

Hermetikon calculates these lunar timings from its astronomy engine and stores the canonical moments in UTC. They are Hermetikon reference timings, not Swiss Ephemeris output; local times are derived from the UTC moment.

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Local timing for the May 1968 moon calendar

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Lunar Phase Events

First Quarter

in Leo
DateMay 5, 1968
Time (UTC)05:54 PM UTC

Local: May 5, 1968, 5:54 PM UTC

SignLeo

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 Leo

Full Moon

in Scorpio
DateMay 12, 1968
Time (UTC)01:05 PM UTC

Local: May 12, 1968, 1:05 PM UTC

SignScorpio

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 Scorpio

Last Quarter

in Aquarius
DateMay 19, 1968
Time (UTC)05:44 AM UTC

Local: May 19, 1968, 5:44 AM UTC

SignAquarius

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 Aquarius

New Moon

in Gemini
DateMay 27, 1968
Time (UTC)07:30 AM UTC

Local: May 27, 1968, 7:30 AM UTC

SignGemini

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 Gemini

Daily Moon Lookup - May 1968

Each row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.

DatePhaseMoon SignCalculated Events
May 1New Moon13% illuminatedGemininoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 2Waxing Crescent20% illuminatedCancernoon UTC reference
May 3Waxing Crescent28% illuminatedCancernoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 4Waxing Crescent37% illuminatedCancernoon UTC reference
May 5Waxing Crescent47% illuminatedLeonoon UTC reference
May 6First Quarter58% illuminatedLeonoon UTC reference
May 7First Quarter68% illuminatedVirgonoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 8First Quarter78% illuminatedVirgonoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 9Waxing Gibbous87% illuminatedLibranoon UTC reference
May 10Waxing Gibbous94% illuminatedLibranoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 11Waxing Gibbous98% illuminatedScorpionoon UTC reference
May 12Waxing Gibbous100% illuminatedScorpionoon UTC reference
May 13Full Moon99% illuminatedSagittariusnoon UTC reference
May 14Full Moon94% illuminatedSagittariusnoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 15Full Moon87% illuminatedCapricornnoon UTC reference
May 16Waning Gibbous78% illuminatedCapricornnoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 17Waning Gibbous68% illuminatedAquariusnoon UTC reference
May 18Waning Gibbous58% illuminatedAquariusnoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 19Last Quarter47% illuminatedPiscesnoon UTC reference
May 20Last Quarter37% illuminatedPiscesnoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 21Last Quarter28% illuminatedPiscesnoon UTC reference
May 22Last Quarter20% illuminatedAriesnoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 23Waning Crescent13% illuminatedAriesnoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 24Waning Crescent7% illuminatedTaurusnoon UTC reference
May 25Waning Crescent3% illuminatedTaurusnoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 26Waning Crescent1% illuminatedTaurusnoon UTC reference
May 27New Moon0% illuminatedGemininoon UTC reference
May 28New Moon1% illuminatedGemininoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 29New Moon4% illuminatedCancernoon UTC reference
May 30New Moon9% illuminatedCancernoon UTC referenceNo major lunation or sign ingress.
May 31Waxing Crescent16% illuminatedCancernoon UTC reference

Month View Calendar - May 1968

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.

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Moon Sign Runs

A compact view of how the Moon moves through the zodiac across the month.

GeminiDay 1Air / Mercury
CancerDays 2-4Water / Moon
LeoDays 5-6Fire / Sun
VirgoDays 7-8Earth / Mercury
LibraDays 9-10Air / Venus
ScorpioDays 11-12Water / Mars
SagittariusDays 13-14Fire / Jupiter
CapricornDays 15-16Earth / Saturn
AquariusDays 17-18Air / Saturn
PiscesDays 19-21Water / Jupiter
AriesDays 22-23Fire / Mars
TaurusDays 24-26Earth / Venus
GeminiDays 27-28Air / Mercury
CancerDays 29-31Water / Moon

Moon Sign Ingresses

These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in May 1968, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.

May 2, 1968 at 01:49 AM UTC UTC

Local time: May 2, 1968, 1:49 AM UTC

The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.

May 4, 1968 at 12:54 PM UTC UTC

Local time: May 4, 1968, 12:54 PM UTC

The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.

May 6, 1968 at 08:58 PM UTC UTC

Local time: May 6, 1968, 8:58 PM UTC

The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.

May 9, 1968 at 01:20 AM UTC UTC

Local time: May 9, 1968, 1:20 AM UTC

The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.

May 11, 1968 at 02:29 AM UTC UTC

Local time: May 11, 1968, 2:29 AM UTC

The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.

May 13, 1968 at 01:53 AM UTC UTC

Local time: May 13, 1968, 1:53 AM UTC

The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.

May 15, 1968 at 01:30 AM UTC UTC

Local time: May 15, 1968, 1:30 AM UTC

The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.

May 17, 1968 at 03:21 AM UTC UTC

Local time: May 17, 1968, 3:21 AM UTC

The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.

May 19, 1968 at 08:52 AM UTC UTC

Local time: May 19, 1968, 8:52 AM UTC

The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.

May 21, 1968 at 06:14 PM UTC UTC

Local time: May 21, 1968, 6:14 PM UTC

The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.

May 24, 1968 at 06:15 AM UTC UTC

Local time: May 24, 1968, 6:15 AM UTC

The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.

May 26, 1968 at 07:12 PM UTC UTC

Local time: May 26, 1968, 7:12 PM UTC

The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.

May 29, 1968 at 07:43 AM UTC UTC

Local time: May 29, 1968, 7:43 AM UTC

The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.

May 31, 1968 at 06:54 PM UTC UTC

Local time: May 31, 1968, 6:54 PM UTC

The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.

Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations

These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.

Cover of Tetrabiblos

Tetrabiblos

Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The second part of the consideration relates to each month, and requires a similar observation of the new or full Moon first taking place on the Sun’s progress through each sign: and it must be remembered, that, if a new Moon should have happened at a period nearest to the Sun’s transit over the past tropical or equinoctial point, the new Moon also in each succeeding sign, until the commencement of the next quarter, are to be observed; but, if a full Moon should have so happened, then similar observation is to be made of each subsequent full Moon. The angles, also, must be duly attended to, as well as the planets and stars ruling in both the places [104] ; and especially the nearest phases, applications, and separations of the planets, and their properties. The peculiar qualities of the two places, and the winds, liable to be excited by the planets themselves and by those parts of the signs in which they may be situated, are likewise to be considered; and also that particular wind, which is indicated by the direction of the Moon’s ecliptical latitude. By the aid of these observations, and by weighing and comparing the existing vigour of each of the several properties and qualities, the general constitution of the atmosphere during each month may be predicted"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Cover of Tetrabiblos

Tetrabiblos

Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The third part of this consideration appertains to significations applying more minutely, and points out their force or weakness. In this case, the partile configurations of the Sun and Moon, at the intermediate quarters, as well as at the new or full Moon, are to be attentively regarded; since there is a certain variation in the constitution of the atmosphere, which usually commences about three days before, and sometimes, also, about three days after the Moon has equated her course to the Sun"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Cover of Clavis Astrologiae Elimata

Clavis Astrologiae Elimata

Henry Coley
1669
"When you shall make the minute of a ☌ your Basis or Radix, you may give judgment of the change of Weather in that moneth; for your judgment shall be framed according to the principal Dominator of the Angle of every Figure, for that Planet overcomes in the Nature of the Aire; assuming together with these things the Quality of the present time, viz. the season of the year"
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Books behind the May 1968 moon calendar

Open the cited books and chapters behind the monthly lunation calendar.

Moon Phases May 1968 - FAQ

When is the full moon in May 1968?

The full moon in May 1968 is on May 12, 1968 at 01:05 PM UTC UTC, in Scorpio. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.

When is the new moon in May 1968?

The new moon in May 1968 is on May 27, 1968 at 07:30 AM UTC UTC, in Gemini. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.

How many moon phases are there in May 1968?

There are 4 major lunar phase events in May 1968: First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon.

Related Pages

April 1968All Moon PhasesJune 1968