October 1980 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1980
Thursday, October 23, 4:52 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 1980
Wednesday, October 8, 10:50 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 25, EST (UTC-5) from October 26. Full moon: Thursday, October 23, 8:52 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, October 9, 2:50 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1980: 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 1980 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1980
- New moonWednesday, October 8, 10:50 p.m. Libra
- First quarterThursday, October 16, 11:47 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonThursday, October 23, 4:52 p.m. Taurus
- Last quarterThursday, October 30, 11:33 a.m. Leo
October 1980 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Cancer |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Leo |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 7Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 8Wed | New moon10:50 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Sagittarius |
| 14Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Sagittarius |
| 15Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Capricorn |
| 16Thu | First quarter11:47 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aquarius |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Pisces |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 23Thu | Full moon4:52 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Gemini |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Gemini |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Cancer |
| 29Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 30Thu | Last quarter11:33 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Leo |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Leo |
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 1980?
The full moon in October 1980 is on Thursday, October 23 at 4:52 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 1980?
The new moon in October 1980 is on Wednesday, October 8 at 10:50 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 1980?
Quarter moons in October 1980: first quarter on Thursday, October 16 at 11:47 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, October 30 at 11:33 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 1980?
In October 1980 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 9–22. 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 1980?
In October 1980 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–7 and October 24–31. 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 1980?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1980. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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