October 1956 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1956
Friday, October 19, 1:25 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 1956
Thursday, October 4, 12:25 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-4 through October 27, UTC-5 from October 28. Full moon: Friday, October 19, 5:25 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, October 4, 4:25 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Thursday, October 4 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, October 3.
Every moon phase in October 1956: 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 1956 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1956
- New moonThursday, October 4, 12:25 a.m. Libra
- First quarterThursday, October 11, 2:44 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonFriday, October 19, 1:25 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterFriday, October 26, 2:02 p.m. Leo
October 1956 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 2Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 4Thu | New moon12:25 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 5Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 6Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 7Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 8Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Sagittarius |
| 9Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Sagittarius |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Capricorn |
| 11Thu | First quarter2:44 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Capricorn |
| 12Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Capricorn |
| 13Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aquarius |
| 14Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 15Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
| 16Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Pisces |
| 17Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 19Fri | Full moon1:25 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 20Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 21Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 22Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 23Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Gemini |
| 24Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Cancer |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 26Fri | Last quarter2:02 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Leo |
| 27Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 28Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Virgo |
| 29Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Virgo |
| 30Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 31Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
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 1956?
The full moon in October 1956 is on Friday, October 19 at 1:25 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1956?
The new moon in October 1956 is on Thursday, October 4 at 12:25 a.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 1956?
Quarter moons in October 1956: first quarter on Thursday, October 11 at 2:44 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, October 26 at 2:02 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 1956?
In October 1956 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 5–18. 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 1956?
In October 1956 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–3 and October 20–31. 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 1956?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1956. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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