October 2078 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2078
Thursday, October 20, 10:55 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in October 2078
Wednesday, October 5, 7:06 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, October 21, 2:55 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, October 5, 11:06 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2078: 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 2078 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2078
- New moonWednesday, October 5, 7:06 p.m. Libra
- First quarterFriday, October 14, 12:07 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonThursday, October 20, 10:55 p.m. Aries
- Penumbral lunar eclipseThursday, October 20, 11:05 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterThursday, October 27, 2:34 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 2078 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Leo |
| 2Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 3Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 4Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 5Wed | New moon7:06 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 6Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 7Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 8Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 9Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 10Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Sagittarius |
| 11Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Sagittarius |
| 12Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Capricorn |
| 13Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 14Fri | First quarter12:07 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Capricorn |
| 15Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 16Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aquarius |
| 17Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
| 18Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 19Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 20Thu | Full moon10:55 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Aries |
| 21Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 22Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 23Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Gemini |
| 24Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Gemini |
| 25Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Cancer |
| 26Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 27Thu | Last quarter2:34 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Leo |
| 28Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 29Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 30Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Virgo |
| 31Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Virgo |
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 2078?
The full moon in October 2078 is on Thursday, October 20 at 10:55 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, October 20 at 11:05 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 2078?
The new moon in October 2078 is on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:06 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 2078?
Quarter moons in October 2078: first quarter on Friday, October 14 at 12:07 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, October 27 at 2:34 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 2078?
In October 2078 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 6–19. 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 2078?
In October 2078 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–4 and October 21–31. 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 2078?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Thursday, October 20 at 11:05 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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