October 1949 moon phase calendar

Full moon in October 1949

  • Thursday, October 6, 9:53 p.m.

    Moon in Aries

    Total lunar eclipse

New moon in October 1949

  • Friday, October 21, 4:23 p.m.

    Moon in Libra

    Partial solar eclipse

All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Friday, October 7, 2:53 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, October 21, 9:23 p.m. UTC.

Every moon phase in October 1949: 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 1949 moon calendar

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Moon phases and eclipses in October 1949

  • Full moonThursday, October 6, 9:53 p.m. Aries
  • Total lunar eclipseThursday, October 6, 9:56 p.m. Aries
  • Last quarterFriday, October 14, 11:06 p.m. Cancer
  • Partial solar eclipseFriday, October 21, 4:12 p.m. Libra
  • New moonFriday, October 21, 4:23 p.m. Libra
  • First quarterFriday, October 28, 12:04 p.m. Aquarius

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 partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.

October 1949 day by day

Moon phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day of October 1949
DayPhaseSign at noon
1SatWaxing gibbousIllumination 75% Aquarius
2SunWaxing gibbousIllumination 83% Aquarius
3MonWaxing gibbousIllumination 90% Pisces
4TueWaxing gibbousIllumination 95% Pisces
5WedWaxing gibbousIllumination 98% Pisces
6ThuFull moon9:53 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse Aries
7FriWaning gibbousIllumination 100% Aries
8SatWaning gibbousIllumination 98% Taurus
9SunWaning gibbousIllumination 94% Taurus
10MonWaning gibbousIllumination 89% Taurus
11TueWaning gibbousIllumination 82% Gemini
12WedWaning gibbousIllumination 74% Gemini
13ThuWaning gibbousIllumination 65% Cancer
14FriLast quarter11:06 p.m.Illumination 55% Cancer
15SatWaning crescentIllumination 44% Cancer
16SunWaning crescentIllumination 34% Leo
17MonWaning crescentIllumination 24% Leo
18TueWaning crescentIllumination 15% Virgo
19WedWaning crescentIllumination 7% Virgo
20ThuWaning crescentIllumination 2% Libra
21FriNew moon4:23 p.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse Libra
22SatWaxing crescentIllumination 1% Scorpio
23SunWaxing crescentIllumination 5% Scorpio
24MonWaxing crescentIllumination 12% Sagittarius
25TueWaxing crescentIllumination 20% Sagittarius
26WedWaxing crescentIllumination 30% Capricorn
27ThuWaxing crescentIllumination 40% Capricorn
28FriFirst quarter12:04 p.m.Illumination 50% Aquarius
29SatWaxing gibbousIllumination 60% Aquarius
30SunWaxing gibbousIllumination 70% Aquarius
31MonWaxing gibbousIllumination 78% Pisces

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 1949?

The full moon in October 1949 is on Thursday, October 6 at 9:53 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, October 6 at 9:56 p.m. ET.

When is the new moon in October 1949?

The new moon in October 1949 is on Friday, October 21 at 4:23 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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, October 21 at 4:12 p.m. ET.

When are the quarter moons in October 1949?

Quarter moons in October 1949: last quarter on Friday, October 14 at 11:06 p.m. and first quarter on Friday, October 28 at 12:04 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 October 1949?

In October 1949 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–5 and October 22–31. 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 1949?

In October 1949 the Moon is waning on these days: October 7–20. 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 1949?

Yes: total lunar eclipse on Thursday, October 6 at 9:56 p.m. and partial solar eclipse on Friday, October 21 at 4:12 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 partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.

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