May 1961 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1961
Tuesday, May 30, 12:37 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1961
Sunday, May 14, 12:54 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Tuesday, May 30, 4:37 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Tuesday, May 30 still falls on the evening of Monday, May 29. New moon: Sunday, May 14, 4:54 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 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.
May 1961 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1961
- Last quarterSunday, May 7, 11:57 a.m. Aquarius
- New moonSunday, May 14, 12:54 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 22, 12:19 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonTuesday, May 30, 12:37 a.m. Sagittarius
May 1961 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Sagittarius |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Capricorn |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aquarius |
| 7Sun | Last quarter11:57 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Aquarius |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Pisces |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Pisces |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Pisces |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 14Sun | New moon12:54 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Gemini |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Cancer |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Leo |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 22Mon | First quarter12:19 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Virgo |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Libra |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Scorpio |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 30Tue | Full moon12:37 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | 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 1961?
The full moon in May 1961 is on Tuesday, May 30 at 12:37 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1961?
The new moon in May 1961 is on Sunday, May 14 at 12:54 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 1961?
Quarter moons in May 1961: last quarter on Sunday, May 7 at 11:57 a.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 22 at 12:19 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 1961?
In May 1961 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 15–29. 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 1961?
In May 1961 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–13 and May 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 1961?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1961. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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