October 1968 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1968
Sunday, October 6, 7:46 a.m.
Moon in Aries
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in October 1968
Monday, October 21, 5:44 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-4 through October 26, UTC-5 from October 27. Full moon: Sunday, October 6, 11:46 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, October 21, 9:44 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1968: 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 1968 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1968
- Total lunar eclipseSunday, October 6, 7:41 a.m. Aries
- Full moonSunday, October 6, 7:46 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterMonday, October 14, 11:05 a.m. Cancer
- New moonMonday, October 21, 5:44 p.m. Libra
- First quarterMonday, October 28, 7:40 a.m. Aquarius
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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1968 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aquarius |
| 3Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 4Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 5Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 6Sun | Full moon7:46 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Aries |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Gemini |
| 11Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Gemini |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Gemini |
| 13Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Cancer |
| 14Mon | Last quarter11:05 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Cancer |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Leo |
| 18Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Virgo |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 20Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 21Mon | New moon5:44 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Sagittarius |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Capricorn |
| 27Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Capricorn |
| 28Mon | First quarter7:40 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Pisces |
| 31Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Pisces |
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 1968?
The full moon in October 1968 is on Sunday, October 6 at 7:46 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, October 6 at 7:41 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 1968?
The new moon in October 1968 is on Monday, October 21 at 5:44 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 1968?
Quarter moons in October 1968: last quarter on Monday, October 14 at 11:05 a.m. and first quarter on Monday, October 28 at 7:40 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 1968?
In October 1968 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–5 and October 22–31. 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 1968?
In October 1968 the Moon is waning on these days: October 7–20. 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 1968?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Sunday, October 6 at 7:41 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
In the Sanctuary you ask a question, and the AI answers with today's moon phase, the planets and your birth date in mind. The moon calendar with tips for every day is free there. You get 5 free tokens to start, and a reading costs 1 token.
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