October 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1981
Tuesday, October 13, 8:50 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 1981
Tuesday, October 27, 3:14 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 24, EST (UTC-5) from October 25. Full moon: Tuesday, October 13, 12:50 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, October 27, 8:14 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1981: 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 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1981
- First quarterTuesday, October 6, 3:45 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonTuesday, October 13, 8:50 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterMonday, October 19, 11:41 p.m. Cancer
- New moonTuesday, October 27, 3:14 p.m. Scorpio
October 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 2Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Scorpio |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Sagittarius |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Sagittarius |
| 5Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Capricorn |
| 6Tue | First quarter3:45 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Capricorn |
| 7Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Capricorn |
| 8Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 9Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aquarius |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 13Tue | Full moon8:50 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 14Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 16Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Gemini |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Cancer |
| 19Mon | Last quarter11:41 p.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 20Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 23Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Virgo |
| 24Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Libra |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 27Tue | New moon3:14 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Scorpio |
| 28Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 29Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 30Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 31Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
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 1981?
The full moon in October 1981 is on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1981?
The new moon in October 1981 is on Tuesday, October 27 at 3:14 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. 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 1981?
Quarter moons in October 1981: first quarter on Tuesday, October 6 at 3:45 a.m. and last quarter on Monday, October 19 at 11:41 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 1981?
In October 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–12 and October 28–31. 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 1981?
In October 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: October 14–26. 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 1981?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1981. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
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