October 1977 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1977
Wednesday, October 26, 7:36 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 1977
Wednesday, October 12, 4:31 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 29, EST (UTC-5) from October 30. Full moon: Wednesday, October 26, 11:36 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, October 12, 8:31 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1977: 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 1977 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1977
- Last quarterWednesday, October 5, 5:21 a.m. Cancer
- Total solar eclipseWednesday, October 12, 4:26 p.m. Libra
- New moonWednesday, October 12, 4:31 p.m. Libra
- First quarterWednesday, October 19, 8:46 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonWednesday, October 26, 7:36 p.m. Taurus
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 1977 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Taurus |
| 2Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Gemini |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Gemini |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Cancer |
| 5Wed | Last quarter5:21 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Cancer |
| 6Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Cancer |
| 7Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Leo |
| 8Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Leo |
| 9Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Virgo |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Virgo |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 12Wed | New moon4:31 p.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Libra |
| 13Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 14Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 15Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Sagittarius |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Capricorn |
| 19Wed | First quarter8:46 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Capricorn |
| 20Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 21Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 22Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Pisces |
| 23Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 26Wed | Full moon7:36 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 27Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 28Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 29Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Gemini |
| 30Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Gemini |
| 31Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Cancer |
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 1977?
The full moon in October 1977 is on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:36 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 1977?
The new moon in October 1977 is on Wednesday, October 12 at 4:31 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. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Wednesday, October 12 at 4:26 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 1977?
Quarter moons in October 1977: last quarter on Wednesday, October 5 at 5:21 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, October 19 at 8:46 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 1977?
In October 1977 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 13–25. 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 1977?
In October 1977 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–11 and October 27–31. 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 1977?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Wednesday, October 12 at 4:26 p.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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