Moon calendar
Moon phases 1940
Every principal phase of 1940, with times for America/New York.
Phase dates and times
| New Moon | First Quarter | Full Moon | Last Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 11:56 PM | |||
| Jan 9 8:53 AM | Jan 17 1:21 PM | Jan 24 6:22 PM | Jan 31 9:47 AM |
| Feb 8 2:45 AM | Feb 16 7:56 AM | Feb 23 4:56 AM | Feb 29 9:35 PM |
| Mar 8 9:23 PM | Mar 16 10:25 PM | Mar 23 2:33 PM | Mar 30 11:20 AM |
| Apr 7 3:19 PM | Apr 15 8:46 AM | Apr 21 11:37 PM | Apr 29 3:49 AM |
| May 7 8:07 AM | May 14 4:51 PM | May 21 9:33 AM | May 28 8:40 PM |
| Jun 5 9:05 PM | Jun 12 9:59 PM | Jun 19 7:02 PM | Jun 27 2:13 PM |
| Jul 5 7:28 AM | Jul 12 2:35 AM | Jul 19 5:55 AM | Jul 27 7:30 AM |
| Aug 3 4:09 PM | Aug 10 8:00 AM | Aug 17 7:03 PM | Aug 25 11:33 PM |
| Sep 2 12:15 AM | Sep 8 3:32 PM | Sep 16 10:41 AM | Sep 24 1:47 PM |
| Oct 1 7:41 AM | Oct 8 1:18 AM | Oct 16 3:15 AM | Oct 24 1:04 AM |
| Oct 30 5:03 PM | Nov 6 4:08 PM | Nov 14 9:23 PM | Nov 22 11:36 AM |
| Nov 29 3:42 AM | Dec 6 11:01 AM | Dec 14 2:38 PM | Dec 21 8:45 PM |
| Dec 28 3:56 PM |
The year at a glance
Eclipses and seasons
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1:23 PM
March equinox
Day and night are nearly equal. Spring begins in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern.
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2:47 PM
Penumbral lunar eclipse
The Moon passes through Earth's faint outer shadow and dims slightly.
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3:20 PM
Annular solar eclipse
The Moon passes in front of the Sun but is too far away to cover it, leaving a ring of light.
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11:25 PM
Penumbral lunar eclipse
The Moon passes through Earth's faint outer shadow and dims slightly.
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9:36 AM
June solstice
The longest day in the northern hemisphere and the shortest in the southern.
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12:45 AM
September equinox
Day and night are nearly equal. Autumn begins in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern.
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7:43 AM
Total solar eclipse
The Moon covers the Sun completely along a narrow track across Earth.
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3:00 AM
Penumbral lunar eclipse
The Moon passes through Earth's faint outer shadow and dims slightly.
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6:54 PM
December solstice
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere and the longest in the southern.
- Closest perigee March 23, 1940 357,000 km
- Farthest apogee March 9, 1940 406,600 km