March 1961 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 1961
Thursday, March 2, 8:35 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in March 1961
Thursday, March 16, 1:51 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Thursday, March 2, 1:35 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, March 16, 6:51 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1961: 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.
March 1961 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1961
- Partial lunar eclipseThursday, March 2, 8:28 a.m. Virgo
- Full moonThursday, March 2, 8:35 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterThursday, March 9, 9:57 p.m. Sagittarius
- New moonThursday, March 16, 1:51 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterThursday, March 23, 9:48 p.m. Cancer
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
March 1961 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 2Thu | Full moon8:35 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Virgo |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Scorpio |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Scorpio |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Scorpio |
| 9Thu | Last quarter9:57 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Sagittarius |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Sagittarius |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Capricorn |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Capricorn |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aquarius |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 16Thu | New moon1:51 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Taurus |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Taurus |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
| 23Thu | First quarter9:48 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Gemini |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Cancer |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Leo |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
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 March 1961?
The full moon in March 1961 is on Thursday, March 2 at 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, March 2 at 8:28 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 1961?
The new moon in March 1961 is on Thursday, March 16 at 1:51 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. 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 March 1961?
Quarter moons in March 1961: last quarter on Thursday, March 9 at 9:57 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, March 23 at 9:48 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 March 1961?
In March 1961 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 1 and March 17–31. 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 March 1961?
In March 1961 the Moon is waning on these days: March 3–15. 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 March 1961?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Thursday, March 2 at 8:28 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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