May 1931 moon phase calendar
Full moons in May 1931
Saturday, May 2, 1:14 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Sunday, May 31, 10:33 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in May 1931
Sunday, May 17, 11:28 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Saturday, May 2, 5:14 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Saturday, May 2 still falls on the evening of Friday, May 1. Full moon: Sunday, May 31, 2:33 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, May 17, 3:28 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1931: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
May 1931 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1931
- Full moonSaturday, May 2, 1:14 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSaturday, May 9, 8:48 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, May 17, 11:28 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterSunday, May 24, 3:39 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonSunday, May 31, 10:33 a.m. Sagittarius
May 1931 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 2Sat | Full moon1:14 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Sagittarius |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Capricorn |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 9Sat | Last quarter8:48 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Aquarius |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Pisces |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 15Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 16Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 17Sun | New moon11:28 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Gemini |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 23Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 24Sun | First quarter3:39 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Virgo |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Virgo |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Libra |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 31Sun | Full moon10:33 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in May 1931?
There are two full moons in May 1931: on Saturday, May 2 at 1:14 a.m. and on Sunday, May 31 at 10:33 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in May 1931?
The new moon in May 1931 is on Sunday, May 17 at 11:28 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in May 1931?
Quarter moons in May 1931: last quarter on Saturday, May 9 at 8:48 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, May 24 at 3:39 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in May 1931?
In May 1931 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1 and May 18–30. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in May 1931?
In May 1931 the Moon is waning on these days: May 3–16. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in May 1931?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1931. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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