October 2002 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2002
Monday, October 21, 3:20 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 2002
Sunday, October 6, 7:18 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time: EDT (UTC-4) through October 26, EST (UTC-5) from October 27. Full moon: Monday, October 21, 7:20 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, October 6, 11:18 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2002: 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 2002 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2002
- New moonSunday, October 6, 7:18 a.m. Libra
- First quarterSunday, October 13, 1:33 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonMonday, October 21, 3:20 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterTuesday, October 29, 12:28 a.m. Leo
October 2002 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Leo |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Virgo |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 6Sun | New moon7:18 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Sagittarius |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Sagittarius |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Sagittarius |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Capricorn |
| 13Sun | First quarter1:33 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Capricorn |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aquarius |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Pisces |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 21Mon | Full moon3:20 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Gemini |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Cancer |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Cancer |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 29Tue | Last quarter12:28 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Leo |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Virgo |
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 2002?
The full moon in October 2002 is on Monday, October 21 at 3:20 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 2002?
The new moon in October 2002 is on Sunday, October 6 at 7:18 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 2002?
Quarter moons in October 2002: first quarter on Sunday, October 13 at 1:33 a.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, October 29 at 12:28 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 2002?
In October 2002 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 7–20. 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 2002?
In October 2002 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–5 and October 22–31. 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 2002?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2002. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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