May 1991 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1991
Tuesday, May 28, 7:37 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1991
Tuesday, May 14, 12:36 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, May 28, 11:37 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 14, 4:36 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Tuesday, May 14 still falls on the evening of Monday, May 13.
Every moon phase in May 1991: 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 1991 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1991
- Last quarterMonday, May 6, 8:46 p.m. Aquarius
- New moonTuesday, May 14, 12:36 a.m. Taurus
- First quarterMonday, May 20, 3:46 p.m. Leo
- Full moonTuesday, May 28, 7:37 a.m. Sagittarius
May 1991 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Sagittarius |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Capricorn |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 6Mon | Last quarter8:46 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aquarius |
| 7Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Aquarius |
| 8Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Pisces |
| 9Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Pisces |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 14Tue | New moon12:36 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 15Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Gemini |
| 16Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Gemini |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 20Mon | First quarter3:46 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Virgo |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 23Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Scorpio |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 28Tue | Full moon7:37 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 29Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Sagittarius |
| 30Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Capricorn |
| 31Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
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 1991?
The full moon in May 1991 is on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:37 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1991?
The new moon in May 1991 is on Tuesday, May 14 at 12:36 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 1991?
Quarter moons in May 1991: last quarter on Monday, May 6 at 8:46 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, May 20 at 3:46 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 1991?
In May 1991 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 15–27. 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 1991?
In May 1991 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–13 and May 29–31. 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 1991?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1991. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
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