October 1966 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1966
Saturday, October 29, 6:00 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in October 1966
Thursday, October 13, 11:52 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-4 through October 29, UTC-5 from October 30. Full moon: Saturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, October 14, 3:52 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1966: 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 1966 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1966
- Last quarterFriday, October 7, 9:08 a.m. Cancer
- New moonThursday, October 13, 11:52 p.m. Libra
- First quarterFriday, October 21, 1:35 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonSaturday, October 29, 6:00 a.m. Taurus
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSaturday, October 29, 6:12 a.m. Taurus
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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1966 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 2Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Gemini |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 7Fri | Last quarter9:08 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 8Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Cancer |
| 9Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Leo |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 13Thu | New moon11:52 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 14Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 15Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 16Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Sagittarius |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Sagittarius |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Capricorn |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 21Fri | First quarter1:35 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aquarius |
| 22Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aquarius |
| 23Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Pisces |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 29Sat | Full moon6:00 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Taurus |
| 30Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 31Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
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 1966?
The full moon in October 1966 is on Saturday, October 29 at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, October 29 at 6:12 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 1966?
The new moon in October 1966 is on Thursday, October 13 at 11:52 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 1966?
Quarter moons in October 1966: last quarter on Friday, October 7 at 9:08 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, October 21 at 1:35 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 1966?
In October 1966 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 14–28. 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 1966?
In October 1966 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–12 and October 30–31. 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 1966?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Saturday, October 29 at 6:12 a.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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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