October 1978 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1978
Monday, October 16, 2:10 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moons in October 1978
Monday, October 2, 2:41 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Partial solar eclipse
Tuesday, October 31, 3:07 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 28, EST (UTC-5) from October 29. Full moon: Monday, October 16, 6:10 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Monday, October 16 still falls on the evening of Sunday, October 15. New moon: Monday, October 2, 6:41 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Monday, October 2 still falls on the evening of Sunday, October 1. New moon: Tuesday, October 31, 8:07 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1978: 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 1978 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1978
- Partial solar eclipseMonday, October 2, 2:27 a.m. Libra
- New moonMonday, October 2, 2:41 a.m. Libra
- First quarterMonday, October 9, 5:38 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonMonday, October 16, 2:10 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterMonday, October 23, 8:34 p.m. Leo
- New moonTuesday, October 31, 3:07 p.m. Scorpio
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1978 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 2Mon | New moon2:41 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Libra |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 4Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 5Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Sagittarius |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Sagittarius |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Capricorn |
| 9Mon | First quarter5:38 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Capricorn |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aquarius |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aquarius |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 16Mon | Full moon2:10 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Gemini |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Gemini |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Cancer |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Cancer |
| 23Mon | Last quarter8:34 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Cancer |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 26Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Virgo |
| 27Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Virgo |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 29Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
| 30Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 31Tue | New moon3:07 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Scorpio |
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 1978?
The full moon in October 1978 is on Monday, October 16 at 2:10 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1978?
There are two new moons in October 1978: on Monday, October 2 at 2:41 a.m. and on Tuesday, October 31 at 3:07 p.m., both Eastern Time. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Monday, October 2 at 2:27 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 1978?
Quarter moons in October 1978: first quarter on Monday, October 9 at 5:38 a.m. and last quarter on Monday, October 23 at 8:34 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 1978?
In October 1978 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 3–15. 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 1978?
In October 1978 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1 and October 17–30. 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 1978?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Monday, October 2 at 2:27 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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