October 1997 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1997
Wednesday, October 15, 11:46 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moons in October 1997
Wednesday, October 1, 12:52 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Friday, October 31, 5:01 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 25, EST (UTC-5) from October 26. Full moon: Thursday, October 16, 3:46 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, October 1, 4:52 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, October 31, 10:01 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1997: 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 1997 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1997
- New moonWednesday, October 1, 12:52 p.m. Libra
- First quarterThursday, October 9, 8:22 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonWednesday, October 15, 11:46 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterThursday, October 23, 12:48 a.m. Cancer
- New moonFriday, October 31, 5:01 a.m. Scorpio
October 1997 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | New moon12:52 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Sagittarius |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Sagittarius |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Capricorn |
| 9Thu | First quarter8:22 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Capricorn |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aquarius |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Pisces |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 15Wed | Full moon11:46 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Gemini |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Gemini |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Cancer |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Cancer |
| 23Thu | Last quarter12:48 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Leo |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Leo |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Virgo |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Virgo |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 31Fri | New moon5:01 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Scorpio |
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 1997?
The full moon in October 1997 is on Wednesday, October 15 at 11:46 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1997?
There are two new moons in October 1997: on Wednesday, October 1 at 12:52 p.m. and on Friday, October 31 at 5:01 a.m., both Eastern Time.
When are the quarter moons in October 1997?
Quarter moons in October 1997: first quarter on Thursday, October 9 at 8:22 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, October 23 at 12:48 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 1997?
In October 1997 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 2–14. 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 1997?
In October 1997 the Moon is waning on these days: October 16–30. 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 1997?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1997. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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