October 1948 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1948
Sunday, October 17, 9:24 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in October 1948
Saturday, October 2, 2:42 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Monday, October 18, 2:24 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, October 2, 7:42 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1948: 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 1948 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1948
- New moonSaturday, October 2, 2:42 p.m. Libra
- First quarterSaturday, October 9, 5:10 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonSunday, October 17, 9:24 p.m. Aries
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSunday, October 17, 9:35 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterMonday, October 25, 8:42 a.m. Leo
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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1948 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 2Sat | New moon2:42 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 3Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 4Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 5Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 6Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 7Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 9Sat | First quarter5:10 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 10Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Capricorn |
| 11Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 12Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 13Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Pisces |
| 14Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Pisces |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 17Sun | Full moon9:24 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Aries |
| 18Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 19Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 20Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 21Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Gemini |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Cancer |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 25Mon | Last quarter8:42 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Leo |
| 26Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 27Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Virgo |
| 28Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Virgo |
| 29Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Libra |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | 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 1948?
The full moon in October 1948 is on Sunday, October 17 at 9:24 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, October 17 at 9:35 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 1948?
The new moon in October 1948 is on Saturday, October 2 at 2:42 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. 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 October 1948?
Quarter moons in October 1948: first quarter on Saturday, October 9 at 5:10 p.m. and last quarter on Monday, October 25 at 8:42 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 1948?
In October 1948 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 3–16. 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 1948?
In October 1948 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1 and October 18–31. 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 October 1948?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Sunday, October 17 at 9:35 p.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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