October 1940 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1940
Wednesday, October 16, 3:15 a.m.
Moon in Aries
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moons in October 1940
Tuesday, October 1, 7:41 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Total solar eclipse
Wednesday, October 30, 5:03 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Wednesday, October 16, 8:15 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, October 1, 12:41 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, October 30, 10:03 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1940: 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.
October 1940 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1940
- New moonTuesday, October 1, 7:41 a.m. Libra
- Total solar eclipseTuesday, October 1, 7:43 a.m. Libra
- First quarterTuesday, October 8, 1:18 a.m. Capricorn
- Penumbral lunar eclipseWednesday, October 16, 3:00 a.m. Aries
- Full moonWednesday, October 16, 3:15 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterThursday, October 24, 1:04 a.m. Leo
- New moonWednesday, October 30, 5:03 p.m. Scorpio
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1940 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | New moon7:41 a.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Libra |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Sagittarius |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Sagittarius |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Capricorn |
| 8Tue | First quarter1:18 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Capricorn |
| 9Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aquarius |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Aquarius |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 16Wed | Full moon3:15 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Aries |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Gemini |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Gemini |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Cancer |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 24Thu | Last quarter1:04 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Virgo |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Virgo |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 30Wed | New moon5:03 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Scorpio |
| 31Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
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 October 1940?
The full moon in October 1940 is on Wednesday, October 16 at 3:15 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 1940?
There are two new moons in October 1940: on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:41 a.m. and on Wednesday, October 30 at 5:03 p.m., both Eastern Time. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:43 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 1940?
Quarter moons in October 1940: first quarter on Tuesday, October 8 at 1:18 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, October 24 at 1:04 a.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 October 1940?
In October 1940 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 2–15 and October 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 October 1940?
In October 1940 the Moon is waning on these days: October 17–29. 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 October 1940?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:43 a.m. and penumbral lunar eclipse on Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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