May 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1981
Monday, May 18, 8:04 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
New moon in May 1981
Monday, May 4, 12:19 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, May 19, 12:04 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, May 4, 4:19 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Monday, May 4 still falls on the evening of Sunday, May 3.
Every moon phase in May 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.
May 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1981
- New moonMonday, May 4, 12:19 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterSunday, May 10, 6:22 p.m. Leo
- Full moonMonday, May 18, 8:04 p.m. Scorpio
- Last quarterTuesday, May 26, 5:00 p.m. Pisces
May 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 4Mon | New moon12:19 a.m.Illumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 5Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 6Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Gemini |
| 7Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 10Sun | First quarter6:22 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Leo |
| 11Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Leo |
| 12Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Virgo |
| 13Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 14Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Libra |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 18Mon | Full moon8:04 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Scorpio |
| 19Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 20Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 21Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Sagittarius |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aquarius |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 26Tue | Last quarter5:00 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Pisces |
| 27Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Pisces |
| 28Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Aries |
| 29Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aries |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
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 1981?
The full moon in May 1981 is on Monday, May 18 at 8:04 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio.
When is the new moon in May 1981?
The new moon in May 1981 is on Monday, May 4 at 12:19 a.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 1981?
Quarter moons in May 1981: first quarter on Sunday, May 10 at 6:22 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, May 26 at 5:00 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 1981?
In May 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 5–17. 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 1981?
In May 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–3 and May 19–31. 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 1981?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1981. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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