October 2009 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2:10 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 2009
Sunday, October 18, 1:33 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, October 4, 6:10 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Sunday, October 4 still falls on the evening of Saturday, October 3. New moon: Sunday, October 18, 5:33 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Sunday, October 18 still falls on the evening of Saturday, October 17.
Every moon phase in October 2009: 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 2009 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2009
- Full moonSunday, October 4, 2:10 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterSunday, October 11, 4:56 a.m. Cancer
- New moonSunday, October 18, 1:33 a.m. Libra
- First quarterSunday, October 25, 8:42 p.m. Aquarius
October 2009 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 2Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 3Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 4Sun | Full moon2:10 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Gemini |
| 10Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Cancer |
| 11Sun | Last quarter4:56 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Cancer |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Leo |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Virgo |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Virgo |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 17Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 18Sun | New moon1:33 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Scorpio |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Sagittarius |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Capricorn |
| 24Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Capricorn |
| 25Sun | First quarter8:42 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Capricorn |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Pisces |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Pisces |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
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 2009?
The full moon in October 2009 is on Sunday, October 4 at 2:10 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 2009?
The new moon in October 2009 is on Sunday, October 18 at 1:33 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 2009?
Quarter moons in October 2009: last quarter on Sunday, October 11 at 4:56 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, October 25 at 8:42 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 2009?
In October 2009 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–3 and October 19–31. 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 2009?
In October 2009 the Moon is waning on these days: October 5–17. 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 2009?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2009. 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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