October 1996 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1996
Saturday, October 26, 10:11 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 1996
Saturday, October 12, 10:15 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 26, EST (UTC-5) from October 27. Full moon: Saturday, October 26, 2:11 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, October 12, 2:15 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1996: 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 1996 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1996
- Last quarterFriday, October 4, 8:04 a.m. Cancer
- Partial solar eclipseSaturday, October 12, 10:02 a.m. Libra
- New moonSaturday, October 12, 10:15 a.m. Libra
- First quarterSaturday, October 19, 2:09 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonSaturday, October 26, 10:11 a.m. Taurus
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 1996 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Gemini |
| 2Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Gemini |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Cancer |
| 4Fri | Last quarter8:04 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Cancer |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Leo |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Virgo |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Virgo |
| 10Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 12Sat | New moon10:15 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Libra |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Sagittarius |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Sagittarius |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 19Sat | First quarter2:09 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Capricorn |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aquarius |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aquarius |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Pisces |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 24Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 26Sat | Full moon10:11 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Gemini |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Gemini |
| 31Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Cancer |
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 1996?
The full moon in October 1996 is on Saturday, October 26 at 10:11 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 1996?
The new moon in October 1996 is on Saturday, October 12 at 10:15 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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Saturday, October 12 at 10:02 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 1996?
Quarter moons in October 1996: last quarter on Friday, October 4 at 8:04 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, October 19 at 2:09 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 1996?
In October 1996 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 13–25. 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 1996?
In October 1996 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–11 and October 27–31. 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 1996?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Saturday, October 12 at 10:02 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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