October 1953 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1953
Thursday, October 22, 7:56 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 1953
Wednesday, October 7, 7:41 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Thursday, October 22, 12:56 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, October 8, 12:41 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1953: 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 1953 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1953
- New moonWednesday, October 7, 7:41 p.m. Libra
- First quarterThursday, October 15, 4:44 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonThursday, October 22, 7:56 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterThursday, October 29, 8:10 a.m. Leo
October 1953 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Cancer |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Leo |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Leo |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 7Wed | New moon7:41 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 15Thu | First quarter4:44 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 16Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aquarius |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Pisces |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 22Thu | Full moon7:56 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Gemini |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Cancer |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Cancer |
| 29Thu | Last quarter8:10 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Leo |
| 30Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Leo |
| 31Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Virgo |
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 1953?
The full moon in October 1953 is on Thursday, October 22 at 7:56 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1953?
The new moon in October 1953 is on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:41 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 1953?
Quarter moons in October 1953: first quarter on Thursday, October 15 at 4:44 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, October 29 at 8:10 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 1953?
In October 1953 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 8–21. 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 1953?
In October 1953 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–6 and October 23–31. 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 1953?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1953. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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