March 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 1981
Friday, March 20, 10:23 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in March 1981
Friday, March 6, 5:31 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, March 20, 3:23 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, March 6, 10:31 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1981: 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 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1981
- New moonFriday, March 6, 5:31 a.m. Pisces
- First quarterThursday, March 12, 8:51 p.m. Gemini
- Full moonFriday, March 20, 10:23 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterSaturday, March 28, 2:34 p.m. Capricorn
March 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Capricorn |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Capricorn |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 6Fri | New moon5:31 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aries |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Taurus |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Taurus |
| 11Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 12Thu | First quarter8:51 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Gemini |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Cancer |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Cancer |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Cancer |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Leo |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 20Fri | Full moon10:23 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Scorpio |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Scorpio |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Sagittarius |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Sagittarius |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Sagittarius |
| 28Sat | Last quarter2:34 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Capricorn |
| 29Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Capricorn |
| 30Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aquarius |
| 31Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
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 1981?
The full moon in March 1981 is on Friday, March 20 at 10:23 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in March 1981?
The new moon in March 1981 is on Friday, March 6 at 5:31 a.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 1981?
Quarter moons in March 1981: first quarter on Thursday, March 12 at 8:51 p.m. and last quarter on Saturday, March 28 at 2:34 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 1981?
In March 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 7–19. 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 1981?
In March 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: March 1–5 and March 21–31. 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 March 1981?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in March 1981. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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