October 1985 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1985
Monday, October 28, 12:38 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in October 1985
Monday, October 14, 12:33 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 26, EST (UTC-5) from October 27. Full moon: Monday, October 28, 5:38 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, October 14, 4:33 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Monday, October 14 still falls on the evening of Sunday, October 13.
Every moon phase in October 1985: 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 1985 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1985
- Last quarterMonday, October 7, 1:04 a.m. Cancer
- New moonMonday, October 14, 12:33 a.m. Libra
- First quarterSunday, October 20, 4:13 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonMonday, October 28, 12:38 p.m. Taurus
- Total lunar eclipseMonday, October 28, 12:42 p.m. Taurus
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1985 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 2Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Gemini |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Gemini |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Gemini |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 7Mon | Last quarter1:04 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Cancer |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Leo |
| 10Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Leo |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 14Mon | New moon12:33 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Sagittarius |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Capricorn |
| 20Sun | First quarter4:13 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Pisces |
| 24Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Pisces |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aries |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 28Mon | Full moon12:38 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Taurus |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 31Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
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 1985?
The full moon in October 1985 is on Monday, October 28 at 12:38 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Monday, October 28 at 12:42 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 1985?
The new moon in October 1985 is on Monday, October 14 at 12:33 a.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 1985?
Quarter moons in October 1985: last quarter on Monday, October 7 at 1:04 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, October 20 at 4:13 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 1985?
In October 1985 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 15–27. 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 1985?
In October 1985 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–13 and October 29–31. 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 1985?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Monday, October 28 at 12:42 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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