October 2016 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2016
Sunday, October 16, 12:23 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 2016
Sunday, October 30, 1:38 p.m.
Moon in Scorpio
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, October 16, 4:23 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Sunday, October 16 still falls on the evening of Saturday, October 15. New moon: Sunday, October 30, 5:38 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2016: 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 2016 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2016
- First quarterSunday, October 9, 12:33 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonSunday, October 16, 12:23 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterSaturday, October 22, 3:14 p.m. Cancer
- New moonSunday, October 30, 1:38 p.m. Scorpio
October 2016 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 2Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 3Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 4Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 5Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 6Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Sagittarius |
| 7Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Sagittarius |
| 8Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 9Sun | First quarter12:33 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Capricorn |
| 10Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 11Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aquarius |
| 12Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
| 13Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 14Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 15Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 16Sun | Full moon12:23 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 17Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 18Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Gemini |
| 19Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Gemini |
| 20Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Cancer |
| 21Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 22Sat | Last quarter3:14 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Cancer |
| 23Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 24Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 25Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Virgo |
| 26Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Virgo |
| 27Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Libra |
| 28Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Libra |
| 29Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 30Sun | New moon1:38 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Scorpio |
| 31Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
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 2016?
The full moon in October 2016 is on Sunday, October 16 at 12:23 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 2016?
The new moon in October 2016 is on Sunday, October 30 at 1:38 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.
When are the quarter moons in October 2016?
Quarter moons in October 2016: first quarter on Sunday, October 9 at 12:33 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, October 22 at 3:14 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 2016?
In October 2016 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–15 and October 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 2016?
In October 2016 the Moon is waning on these days: October 17–29. 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 2016?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2016. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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