October 1976 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1976
Friday, October 8, 12:56 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 1976
Saturday, October 23, 1:10 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 30, EST (UTC-5) from October 31. Full moon: Friday, October 8, 4:56 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Friday, October 8 still falls on the evening of Thursday, October 7. New moon: Saturday, October 23, 5:10 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Saturday, October 23 still falls on the evening of Friday, October 22.
Every moon phase in October 1976: 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 1976 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1976
- Full moonFriday, October 8, 12:56 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterSaturday, October 16, 4:59 a.m. Cancer
- New moonSaturday, October 23, 1:10 a.m. Libra
- Total solar eclipseSaturday, October 23, 1:12 a.m. Libra
- First quarterFriday, October 29, 6:05 p.m. Aquarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1976 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 2Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 3Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aquarius |
| 4Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 5Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 6Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 7Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 8Fri | Full moon12:56 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 9Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 10Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 11Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 12Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Gemini |
| 13Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Gemini |
| 14Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Cancer |
| 15Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Cancer |
| 16Sat | Last quarter4:59 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Cancer |
| 17Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 18Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 19Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Virgo |
| 20Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 21Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Libra |
| 22Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 23Sat | New moon1:10 a.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Scorpio |
| 24Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 25Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 26Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Sagittarius |
| 27Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Capricorn |
| 28Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Capricorn |
| 29Fri | First quarter6:05 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Aquarius |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aquarius |
| 31Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aquarius |
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 1976?
The full moon in October 1976 is on Friday, October 8 at 12:56 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1976?
The new moon in October 1976 is on Saturday, October 23 at 1:10 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. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Saturday, October 23 at 1:12 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 1976?
Quarter moons in October 1976: last quarter on Saturday, October 16 at 4:59 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, October 29 at 6:05 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 1976?
In October 1976 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–7 and October 24–31. 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 1976?
In October 1976 the Moon is waning on these days: October 9–22. 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 1976?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Saturday, October 23 at 1:12 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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