October 2010 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2010
Friday, October 22, 9:37 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2:44 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, October 23, 1:37 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, October 7, 6:44 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2010: 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 2010 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2010
- New moonThursday, October 7, 2:44 p.m. Libra
- First quarterThursday, October 14, 5:28 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonFriday, October 22, 9:37 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterSaturday, October 30, 8:46 a.m. Leo
October 2010 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Cancer |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Leo |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Leo |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 7Thu | New moon2:44 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Scorpio |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 14Thu | First quarter5:28 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aquarius |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aquarius |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Pisces |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aries |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 22Fri | Full moon9:37 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Gemini |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Gemini |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Cancer |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 30Sat | Last quarter8:46 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Leo |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
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 2010?
The full moon in October 2010 is on Friday, October 22 at 9:37 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 2010?
The new moon in October 2010 is on Thursday, October 7 at 2:44 p.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 2010?
Quarter moons in October 2010: first quarter on Thursday, October 14 at 5:28 p.m. and last quarter on Saturday, October 30 at 8:46 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 2010?
In October 2010 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 8–21. 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 2010?
In October 2010 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–6 and October 23–31. 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 2010?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2010. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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