May 1951 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1951
Monday, May 21, 1:45 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1951
Saturday, May 5, 9:36 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Monday, May 21, 5:45 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Monday, May 21 still falls on the evening of Sunday, May 20. New moon: Sunday, May 6, 1:36 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1951: 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 1951 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1951
- New moonSaturday, May 5, 9:36 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 14, 1:32 a.m. Leo
- Full moonMonday, May 21, 1:45 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterSunday, May 27, 4:17 p.m. Pisces
May 1951 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 5Sat | New moon9:36 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Gemini |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Gemini |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Cancer |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 14Mon | First quarter1:32 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Leo |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Virgo |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Virgo |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Libra |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Scorpio |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 21Mon | Full moon1:45 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aquarius |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 27Sun | Last quarter4:17 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Pisces |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aries |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aries |
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 1951?
The full moon in May 1951 is on Monday, May 21 at 1:45 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1951?
The new moon in May 1951 is on Saturday, May 5 at 9:36 p.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 1951?
Quarter moons in May 1951: first quarter on Monday, May 14 at 1:32 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, May 27 at 4:17 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 1951?
In May 1951 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 6–20. 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 1951?
In May 1951 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–4 and May 22–31. 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 1951?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1951. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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