October 1988 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1988
Tuesday, October 25, 12:36 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 1988
Monday, October 10, 5:49 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 29, EST (UTC-5) from October 30. Full moon: Tuesday, October 25, 4:36 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Tuesday, October 25 still falls on the evening of Monday, October 24. New moon: Monday, October 10, 9:49 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1988: 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 1988 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1988
- Last quarterSunday, October 2, 12:59 p.m. Cancer
- New moonMonday, October 10, 5:49 p.m. Libra
- First quarterTuesday, October 18, 9:01 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonTuesday, October 25, 12:36 a.m. Taurus
October 1988 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Gemini |
| 2Sun | Last quarter12:59 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Cancer |
| 3Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Cancer |
| 4Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 5Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Leo |
| 6Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Leo |
| 7Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 8Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 9Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 10Mon | New moon5:49 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 11Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 12Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 13Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 14Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Capricorn |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Capricorn |
| 18Tue | First quarter9:01 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Capricorn |
| 19Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 20Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 21Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Pisces |
| 22Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 23Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 25Tue | Full moon12:36 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 26Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 27Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 28Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Gemini |
| 29Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Cancer |
| 30Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Cancer |
| 31Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | 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 1988?
The full moon in October 1988 is on Tuesday, October 25 at 12:36 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 1988?
The new moon in October 1988 is on Monday, October 10 at 5:49 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 1988?
Quarter moons in October 1988: last quarter on Sunday, October 2 at 12:59 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, October 18 at 9:01 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 1988?
In October 1988 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 11–24. 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 1988?
In October 1988 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–9 and October 26–31. 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 1988?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1988. 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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