October 2012 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2012
Monday, October 29, 3:50 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 2012
Monday, October 15, 8:03 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, October 29, 7:50 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, October 15, 12:03 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2012: 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 2012 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2012
- Last quarterMonday, October 8, 3:34 a.m. Cancer
- New moonMonday, October 15, 8:03 a.m. Libra
- First quarterSunday, October 21, 11:32 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonMonday, October 29, 3:50 p.m. Taurus
October 2012 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Gemini |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Gemini |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Gemini |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 8Mon | Last quarter3:34 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Cancer |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Leo |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 15Mon | New moon8:03 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Sagittarius |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Sagittarius |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Capricorn |
| 21Sun | First quarter11:32 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aquarius |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Pisces |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aries |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 29Mon | Full moon3:50 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
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 2012?
The full moon in October 2012 is on Monday, October 29 at 3:50 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 2012?
The new moon in October 2012 is on Monday, October 15 at 8:03 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 2012?
Quarter moons in October 2012: last quarter on Monday, October 8 at 3:34 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, October 21 at 11:32 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 2012?
In October 2012 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 16–28. 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 2012?
In October 2012 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–14 and October 30–31. 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 2012?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2012. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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