October 2014 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 6:51 a.m.
Moon in Aries
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in October 2014
Thursday, October 23, 5:57 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, October 8, 10:51 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, October 23, 9:57 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2014: 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 2014 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2014
- First quarterWednesday, October 1, 3:33 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonWednesday, October 8, 6:51 a.m. Aries
- Total lunar eclipseWednesday, October 8, 6:54 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterWednesday, October 15, 3:12 p.m. Cancer
- Partial solar eclipseThursday, October 23, 5:44 p.m. Scorpio
- New moonThursday, October 23, 5:57 p.m. Scorpio
- First quarterThursday, October 30, 10:48 p.m. Aquarius
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 partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 2014 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | First quarter3:33 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Capricorn |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aquarius |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aquarius |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 8Wed | Full moon6:51 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Aries |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Taurus |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Gemini |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Gemini |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Cancer |
| 15Wed | Last quarter3:12 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Cancer |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Leo |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Leo |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Virgo |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 23Thu | New moon5:57 p.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Libra |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Sagittarius |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Sagittarius |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Capricorn |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Capricorn |
| 30Thu | First quarter10:48 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Aquarius |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
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 2014?
The full moon in October 2014 is on Wednesday, October 8 at 6:51 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, October 8 at 6:54 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 2014?
The new moon in October 2014 is on Thursday, October 23 at 5:57 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, October 23 at 5:44 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 2014?
Quarter moons in October 2014: first quarter on Wednesday, October 1 at 3:33 p.m., last quarter on Wednesday, October 15 at 3:12 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, October 30 at 10:48 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 2014?
In October 2014 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–7 and October 24–31. 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 2014?
In October 2014 the Moon is waning on these days: October 9–22. 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 2014?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, October 8 at 6:54 a.m. and partial solar eclipse on Thursday, October 23 at 5:44 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 partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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