New Moon
October 9, 1961
06:53 PM UTC UTC in Libra
New Moon in LibraLunation Calendar
Moon phases for October 1961 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: October 9, 1961 at 06:53 PM UTC in Libra. Full Moon: October 23, 1961 at 09:31 PM UTC in Taurus. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon
06:53 PM UTC UTC in Libra
New Moon in LibraFull Moon
09:31 PM UTC UTC in Taurus
Full Moon in TaurusCalculation Basis
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Last Quarter in Cancer
Oct 1, 1961, 2:10 PM UTC
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New Moon in Libra
Oct 9, 1961, 6:53 PM UTC
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First Quarter in Capricorn
Oct 17, 1961, 4:35 AM UTC
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Full Moon in Taurus
Oct 23, 1961, 9:31 PM UTC
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Local: Oct 1, 1961, 2:10 PM UTC
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in CancerLocal: Oct 9, 1961, 6:53 PM UTC
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in LibraLocal: Oct 17, 1961, 4:35 AM UTC
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in CapricornLocal: Oct 23, 1961, 9:31 PM UTC
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in TaurusLocal: Oct 31, 1961, 8:59 AM UTC
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in LeoEach row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Waning Gibbous51% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| October 2 | Last Quarter41% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 3 | Last Quarter32% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| October 4 | Last Quarter24% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 5 | Last Quarter16% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| October 6 | Waning Crescent10% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 7 | Waning Crescent5% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 8 | Waning Crescent2% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| October 9 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| October 10 | New Moon1% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| October 11 | New Moon3% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 12 | New Moon7% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 13 | New Moon14% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 14 | Waxing Crescent22% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 15 | Waxing Crescent32% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| October 16 | Waxing Crescent42% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 17 | First Quarter53% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| October 18 | First Quarter65% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 19 | First Quarter75% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 20 | First Quarter85% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 21 | Waxing Gibbous92% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| October 22 | Waxing Gibbous97% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 23 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| October 24 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 25 | Full Moon97% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 26 | Full Moon92% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| October 27 | Waning Gibbous85% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 28 | Waning Gibbous77% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| October 29 | Waning Gibbous68% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 30 | Waning Gibbous58% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| October 31 | Last Quarter49% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference |
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
A compact view of how the Moon moves through the zodiac across the month.
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in October 1961, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
October 3, 1961 at 09:43 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 3, 1961, 9:43 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
October 5, 1961 at 10:45 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 5, 1961, 10:45 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
October 8, 1961 at 11:03 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 8, 1961, 11:03 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
October 10, 1961 at 09:19 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 10, 1961, 9:19 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
October 13, 1961 at 05:20 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 13, 1961, 5:20 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
October 15, 1961 at 11:24 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 15, 1961, 11:24 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
October 17, 1961 at 03:36 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 17, 1961, 3:36 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
October 19, 1961 at 06:10 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 19, 1961, 6:10 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
October 21, 1961 at 07:35 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 21, 1961, 7:35 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
October 23, 1961 at 09:06 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 23, 1961, 9:06 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
October 26, 1961 at 12:24 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 26, 1961, 12:24 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
October 28, 1961 at 07:02 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 28, 1961, 7:02 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
October 30, 1961 at 05:29 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 30, 1961, 5:29 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.



Open the cited books and chapters behind the monthly lunation calendar.
The full moon in October 1961 is on October 23, 1961 at 09:31 PM UTC UTC, in Taurus. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
The new moon in October 1961 is on October 9, 1961 at 06:53 PM UTC UTC, in Libra. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
There are 5 major lunar phase events in October 1961: Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.