May 1971 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1971
Monday, May 10, 7:24 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1971
Monday, May 24, 8:32 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, May 10, 11:24 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, May 24, 12:32 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1971: 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 1971 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1971
- First quarterSunday, May 2, 3:34 a.m. Leo
- Full moonMonday, May 10, 7:24 a.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterMonday, May 17, 4:15 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonMonday, May 24, 8:32 a.m. Gemini
- First quarterMonday, May 31, 8:42 p.m. Virgo
May 1971 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 2Sun | First quarter3:34 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Leo |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Leo |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Virgo |
| 5Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Virgo |
| 6Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 7Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 8Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 9Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 10Mon | Full moon7:24 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Sagittarius |
| 13Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Sagittarius |
| 14Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 15Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 16Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 17Mon | Last quarter4:15 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Pisces |
| 20Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Aries |
| 21Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aries |
| 22Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 23Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 24Mon | New moon8:32 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Gemini |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Gemini |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Cancer |
| 27Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 28Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 29Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Leo |
| 30Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 31Mon | First quarter8:42 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Virgo |
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 1971?
The full moon in May 1971 is on Monday, May 10 at 7:24 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1971?
The new moon in May 1971 is on Monday, May 24 at 8:32 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini. 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 1971?
Quarter moons in May 1971: first quarter on Sunday, May 2 at 3:34 a.m., last quarter on Monday, May 17 at 4:15 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 31 at 8:42 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 1971?
In May 1971 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 1–9 and May 25–31. 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 May 1971?
In May 1971 the Moon is waning on these days: May 11–23. 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 1971?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1971. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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