October 1974 moon phase calendar
Full moons in October 1974
Tuesday, October 1, 6:38 a.m.
Moon in Aries
Wednesday, October 30, 8:19 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in October 1974
Tuesday, October 15, 8:25 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 26, EST (UTC-5) from October 27. Full moon: Tuesday, October 1, 10:38 a.m. UTC. Full moon: Thursday, October 31, 1:19 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, October 15, 12:25 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1974: 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 1974 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1974
- Full moonTuesday, October 1, 6:38 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterTuesday, October 8, 3:46 p.m. Cancer
- New moonTuesday, October 15, 8:25 a.m. Libra
- First quarterTuesday, October 22, 9:53 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonWednesday, October 30, 8:19 p.m. Taurus
October 1974 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Full moon6:38 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 2Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Gemini |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Gemini |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Gemini |
| 8Tue | Last quarter3:46 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Cancer |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Cancer |
| 10Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Leo |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 15Tue | New moon8:25 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Capricorn |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Capricorn |
| 22Tue | First quarter9:53 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Capricorn |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 24Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Pisces |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Pisces |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aries |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 30Wed | Full moon8:19 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 31Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
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 1974?
There are two full moons in October 1974: on Tuesday, October 1 at 6:38 a.m. and on Wednesday, October 30 at 8:19 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in October 1974?
The new moon in October 1974 is on Tuesday, October 15 at 8:25 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 1974?
Quarter moons in October 1974: last quarter on Tuesday, October 8 at 3:46 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, October 22 at 9:53 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 1974?
In October 1974 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 16–29. 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 1974?
In October 1974 the Moon is waning on these days: October 2–14 and October 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 1974?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1974. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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