October 1986 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1986
Friday, October 17, 3:22 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in October 1986
Friday, October 3, 2:55 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 25, EST (UTC-5) from October 26. Full moon: Friday, October 17, 7:22 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, October 3, 6:55 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1986: 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 1986 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1986
- New moonFriday, October 3, 2:55 p.m. Libra
- Total solar eclipseFriday, October 3, 3:05 p.m. Libra
- First quarterFriday, October 10, 9:28 a.m. Capricorn
- Total lunar eclipseFriday, October 17, 3:17 p.m. Aries
- Full moonFriday, October 17, 3:22 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterSaturday, October 25, 6:26 p.m. Leo
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. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1986 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 3Fri | New moon2:55 p.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Libra |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Sagittarius |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Capricorn |
| 10Fri | First quarter9:28 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Capricorn |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Aquarius |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Pisces |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 17Fri | Full moon3:22 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Aries |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Cancer |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 25Sat | Last quarter6:26 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Cancer |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Leo |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Virgo |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Virgo |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Libra |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
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 1986?
The full moon in October 1986 is on Friday, October 17 at 3:22 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, October 17 at 3:17 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 1986?
The new moon in October 1986 is on Friday, October 3 at 2:55 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. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, October 3 at 3:05 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 1986?
Quarter moons in October 1986: first quarter on Friday, October 10 at 9:28 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, October 25 at 6:26 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 1986?
In October 1986 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 4–16. 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 1986?
In October 1986 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–2 and October 18–31. 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 1986?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Friday, October 3 at 3:05 p.m. and total lunar eclipse on Friday, October 17 at 3:17 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. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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