October 2013 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2013
Friday, October 18, 7:38 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in October 2013
Friday, October 4, 8:35 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, October 18, 11:38 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, October 5, 12:35 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2013: 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 2013 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2013
- New moonFriday, October 4, 8:35 p.m. Libra
- First quarterFriday, October 11, 7:02 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonFriday, October 18, 7:38 p.m. Aries
- Penumbral lunar eclipseFriday, October 18, 7:50 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterSaturday, October 26, 7:41 p.m. Leo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 2013 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Leo |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Virgo |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 4Fri | New moon8:35 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Sagittarius |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Sagittarius |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Capricorn |
| 11Fri | First quarter7:02 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Capricorn |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Capricorn |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aquarius |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Pisces |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 18Fri | Full moon7:38 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Aries |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Gemini |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Gemini |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Cancer |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Cancer |
| 26Sat | Last quarter7:41 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Cancer |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Virgo |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Virgo |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Libra |
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 2013?
The full moon in October 2013 is on Friday, October 18 at 7:38 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, October 18 at 7:50 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 2013?
The new moon in October 2013 is on Friday, October 4 at 8:35 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 2013?
Quarter moons in October 2013: first quarter on Friday, October 11 at 7:02 p.m. and last quarter on Saturday, October 26 at 7:41 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 2013?
In October 2013 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 5–17. 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 2013?
In October 2013 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–3 and October 19–31. 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 2013?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, October 18 at 7:50 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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