October 1959 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1959
Friday, October 16, 11:59 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moons in October 1959
Friday, October 2, 8:31 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Total solar eclipse
Saturday, October 31, 5:41 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-4 through October 24, UTC-5 from October 25. Full moon: Friday, October 16, 3:59 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, October 2, 12:31 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, October 31, 10:41 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1959: 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 1959 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1959
- Total solar eclipseFriday, October 2, 8:26 a.m. Libra
- New moonFriday, October 2, 8:31 a.m. Libra
- First quarterFriday, October 9, 12:23 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonFriday, October 16, 11:59 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterSaturday, October 24, 4:22 p.m. Leo
- New moonSaturday, October 31, 5:41 p.m. Scorpio
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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 1959 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 2Fri | New moon8:31 a.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Libra |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 5Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 6Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Sagittarius |
| 7Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Sagittarius |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Capricorn |
| 9Fri | First quarter12:23 a.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Capricorn |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aquarius |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
| 13Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 14Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 15Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 16Fri | Full moon11:59 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 20Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 21Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
| 22Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Cancer |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 24Sat | Last quarter4:22 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Cancer |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Leo |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Leo |
| 27Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Virgo |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Virgo |
| 29Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 30Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 31Sat | New moon5:41 p.m.Illumination 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 1959?
The full moon in October 1959 is on Friday, October 16 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1959?
There are two new moons in October 1959: on Friday, October 2 at 8:31 a.m. and on Saturday, October 31 at 5:41 p.m., both Eastern Time. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, October 2 at 8:26 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 1959?
Quarter moons in October 1959: first quarter on Friday, October 9 at 12:23 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, October 24 at 4:22 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 1959?
In October 1959 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 3–15. 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 1959?
In October 1959 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1 and October 17–30. 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 1959?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Friday, October 2 at 8:26 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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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