October 1998 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 1998
Monday, October 5, 4:12 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 1998
Tuesday, October 20, 6:10 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 24, EST (UTC-5) from October 25. Full moon: Monday, October 5, 8:12 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, October 20, 10:10 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 1998: 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 1998 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 1998
- Full moonMonday, October 5, 4:12 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterMonday, October 12, 7:11 a.m. Cancer
- New moonTuesday, October 20, 6:10 a.m. Libra
- First quarterWednesday, October 28, 6:46 a.m. Aquarius
October 1998 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aquarius |
| 2Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aquarius |
| 3Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 4Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 5Mon | Full moon4:12 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Gemini |
| 10Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Gemini |
| 11Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Cancer |
| 12Mon | Last quarter7:11 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Cancer |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Leo |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Leo |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Leo |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Virgo |
| 17Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 18Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 19Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 20Tue | New moon6:10 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Sagittarius |
| 26Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Capricorn |
| 27Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Capricorn |
| 28Wed | First quarter6:46 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Aquarius |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Aquarius |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Pisces |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | 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 1998?
The full moon in October 1998 is on Monday, October 5 at 4:12 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 1998?
The new moon in October 1998 is on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:10 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.
When are the quarter moons in October 1998?
Quarter moons in October 1998: last quarter on Monday, October 12 at 7:11 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:46 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 1998?
In October 1998 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–4 and October 21–31. 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 1998?
In October 1998 the Moon is waning on these days: October 6–19. 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 1998?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 1998. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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