October 1987 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1987
Wednesday, October 7, 12:12 a.m.
Moon in Aries
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in October 1987
Thursday, October 22, 1:28 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 24, EST (UTC-5) from October 25. Full moon: Wednesday, October 7, 4:12 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Wednesday, October 7 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, October 6. New moon: Thursday, October 22, 5:28 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1987: 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 1987 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1987
- Penumbral lunar eclipseWednesday, October 7, 12:01 a.m. Aries
- Full moonWednesday, October 7, 12:12 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterWednesday, October 14, 2:06 p.m. Cancer
- New moonThursday, October 22, 1:28 p.m. Libra
- First quarterThursday, October 29, 12:10 p.m. Aquarius
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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1987 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Capricorn |
| 2Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aquarius |
| 3Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Aquarius |
| 4Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 5Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 6Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 7Wed | Full moon12:12 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Aries |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 10Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 11Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 12Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Gemini |
| 13Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 14Wed | Last quarter2:06 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Cancer |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Leo |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Leo |
| 17Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Leo |
| 18Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Virgo |
| 19Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 20Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 22Thu | New moon1:28 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 24Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 25Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Sagittarius |
| 26Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Sagittarius |
| 27Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Capricorn |
| 28Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Capricorn |
| 29Thu | First quarter12:10 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Aquarius |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aquarius |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | 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 1987?
The full moon in October 1987 is on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:12 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 1987?
The new moon in October 1987 is on Thursday, October 22 at 1:28 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 1987?
Quarter moons in October 1987: last quarter on Wednesday, October 14 at 2:06 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, October 29 at 12:10 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 1987?
In October 1987 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–6 and October 23–31. 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 1987?
In October 1987 the Moon is waning on these days: October 8–21. 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 1987?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:01 a.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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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