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May 2009 Sun Signs & Moon Phases
SUN SIGNS AND MOON PHASES
FOR MAY 2009
The Birthstone for MAY is the EMERALD
The Flower for MAY is the LILY OF THE VALLEY
If you were born between Apr.20 and May 20 you are a Taurus
If you were born between May 21 and June 21 you are a Gemini
MOON PHASES
The first quarter on MAY 1st
The full [FLOWER MOON] is on MAY 9th
The last quarter is on MAY 17th
The new moon is on MAY 24th
The (second) first quarter on MAY 31st
• Full Flower Moon - May In most areas, flowers are abundant everywhere during this time. Thus, the name of this Moon. Other names include the Full Corn Planting Moon, or the Milk.
Moon Phase Definitions
New Moon: The Moon is not illuminated by direct sunlight.
Waxing Crescent: The visible Moon is partly, but less than one-half, illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is increasing.
First Quarter: One-half of the Moon appears illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is increasing.
Waxing Gibbous: The Moon is more than one-half, but not fully, illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is increasing.
Full Moon: The visible Moon is fully illuminated by direct sunlight.
Waning Gibbous: The Moon is less than fully, but more than one-half, illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is decreasing.
Last Quarter: One-half of the Moon appears illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is decreasing.
Waning Crescent: The Moon is partly, but less than one-half, illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is decreasing.
Blue Moon: When there is a second full moon within any calendar month.
Black Moon: When there is a second new moon within any calendar month.
From Down The Lane, Volume 11, Issue 2.
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