October 1972 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1972
Sunday, October 22, 9:25 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 1972
Saturday, October 7, 4:08 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 28, EST (UTC-5) from October 29. Full moon: Sunday, October 22, 1:25 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, October 7, 8:08 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1972: 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 1972 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1972
- New moonSaturday, October 7, 4:08 a.m. Libra
- First quarterSunday, October 15, 8:55 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonSunday, October 22, 9:25 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterSunday, October 29, 12:41 a.m. Leo
October 1972 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Leo |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Leo |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 6Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 7Sat | New moon4:08 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 11Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Sagittarius |
| 12Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Sagittarius |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Capricorn |
| 15Sun | First quarter8:55 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Capricorn |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aquarius |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aquarius |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Pisces |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 21Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 22Sun | Full moon9:25 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Gemini |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Cancer |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Cancer |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 29Sun | Last quarter12:41 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 30Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 31Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Virgo |
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 1972?
The full moon in October 1972 is on Sunday, October 22 at 9:25 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1972?
The new moon in October 1972 is on Saturday, October 7 at 4:08 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 1972?
Quarter moons in October 1972: first quarter on Sunday, October 15 at 8:55 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, October 29 at 12:41 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 1972?
In October 1972 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 8–21. 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 1972?
In October 1972 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–6 and October 23–31. 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 1972?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1972. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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