October 1979 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1979
Friday, October 5, 3:35 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 1979
Saturday, October 20, 10:23 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 27, EST (UTC-5) from October 28. Full moon: Friday, October 5, 7:35 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, October 21, 2:23 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1979: 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 1979 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1979
- Full moonFriday, October 5, 3:35 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterFriday, October 12, 5:24 p.m. Cancer
- New moonSaturday, October 20, 10:23 p.m. Libra
- First quarterSunday, October 28, 8:06 a.m. Aquarius
October 1979 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aquarius |
| 2Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aquarius |
| 3Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 4Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 5Fri | Full moon3:35 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 8Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Gemini |
| 10Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Gemini |
| 11Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 12Fri | Last quarter5:24 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Cancer |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Cancer |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 16Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Virgo |
| 17Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 18Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Virgo |
| 19Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 20Sat | New moon10:23 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Scorpio |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 23Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 24Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
| 25Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Sagittarius |
| 26Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Capricorn |
| 27Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Capricorn |
| 28Sun | First quarter8:06 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 30Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Pisces |
| 31Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Pisces |
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 1979?
The full moon in October 1979 is on Friday, October 5 at 3:35 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1979?
The new moon in October 1979 is on Saturday, October 20 at 10:23 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.
When are the quarter moons in October 1979?
Quarter moons in October 1979: last quarter on Friday, October 12 at 5:24 p.m. and first quarter on Sunday, October 28 at 8:06 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 1979?
In October 1979 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–4 and October 21–31. 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 1979?
In October 1979 the Moon is waning on these days: October 6–19. 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 1979?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1979. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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