October 2015 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 8:05 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 2015
Monday, October 12, 8:06 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, October 27, 12:05 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, October 13, 12:06 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2015: 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 2015 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2015
- Last quarterSunday, October 4, 5:06 p.m. Cancer
- New moonMonday, October 12, 8:06 p.m. Libra
- First quarterTuesday, October 20, 4:31 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonTuesday, October 27, 8:05 a.m. Taurus
October 2015 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Taurus |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Gemini |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Gemini |
| 4Sun | Last quarter5:06 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Cancer |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Cancer |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Leo |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Leo |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Leo |
| 9Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 12Mon | New moon8:06 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 16Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Sagittarius |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 20Tue | First quarter4:31 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aquarius |
| 23Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Pisces |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 27Tue | Full moon8:05 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Gemini |
| 30Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 31Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Cancer |
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 2015?
The full moon in October 2015 is on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:05 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 2015?
The new moon in October 2015 is on Monday, October 12 at 8:06 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 2015?
Quarter moons in October 2015: last quarter on Sunday, October 4 at 5:06 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, October 20 at 4:31 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 2015?
In October 2015 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 13–26. 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 2015?
In October 2015 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–11 and October 28–31. 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 2015?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2015. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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