October 1961 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1961
Monday, October 23, 5:31 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 1961
Monday, October 9, 2:53 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-4 through October 28, UTC-5 from October 29. Full moon: Monday, October 23, 9:31 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, October 9, 6:53 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1961: 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 1961 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1961
- Last quarterSunday, October 1, 10:10 a.m. Cancer
- New moonMonday, October 9, 2:53 p.m. Libra
- First quarterTuesday, October 17, 12:35 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonMonday, October 23, 5:31 p.m. Taurus
- Last quarterTuesday, October 31, 3:59 a.m. Leo
October 1961 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Last quarter10:10 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Cancer |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Leo |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Leo |
| 6Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 8Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 9Mon | New moon2:53 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 11Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 12Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Capricorn |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Capricorn |
| 17Tue | First quarter12:35 a.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aquarius |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Pisces |
| 21Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 22Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 23Mon | Full moon5:31 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Gemini |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Cancer |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Cancer |
| 30Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 31Tue | Last quarter3:59 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Leo |
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 1961?
The full moon in October 1961 is on Monday, October 23 at 5:31 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 1961?
The new moon in October 1961 is on Monday, October 9 at 2:53 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 1961?
Quarter moons in October 1961: last quarter on Sunday, October 1 at 10:10 a.m., first quarter on Tuesday, October 17 at 12:35 a.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, October 31 at 3:59 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 1961?
In October 1961 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 10–22. 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 1961?
In October 1961 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–8 and October 24–31. 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 1961?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1961. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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