New Moon
October 12, 1996
02:15 PM UTC UTC in Libra
New Moon in LibraLunation Calendar
Moon phases for October 1996 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: October 12, 1996 at 02:15 PM UTC in Libra. Full Moon: October 26, 1996 at 02:11 PM UTC in Taurus. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon
02:15 PM UTC UTC in Libra
New Moon in LibraFull Moon
02:11 PM UTC UTC in Taurus
Full Moon in TaurusCalculation Basis
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Last Quarter in Cancer
Oct 4, 1996, 12:04 PM UTC
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New Moon in Libra
Oct 12, 1996, 2:15 PM UTC
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First Quarter in Capricorn
Oct 19, 1996, 6:09 PM UTC
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Full Moon in Taurus
Oct 26, 1996, 2:11 PM UTC
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Local: Oct 4, 1996, 12:04 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 12, 1996, 2:15 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 19, 1996, 6:09 PM 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 26, 1996, 2:11 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 TaurusEach 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 Gibbous78% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| October 2 | Waning Gibbous69% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 3 | Waning Gibbous60% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| October 4 | Waning Gibbous50% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| October 5 | Last Quarter41% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 6 | Last Quarter31% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| October 7 | Last Quarter23% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 8 | Last Quarter16% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| October 9 | Waning Crescent9% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 10 | Waning Crescent4% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 11 | Waning Crescent1% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| October 12 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| October 13 | New Moon1% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| October 14 | New Moon4% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 15 | New Moon9% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| October 16 | Waxing Crescent16% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 17 | Waxing Crescent25% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 18 | Waxing Crescent36% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 19 | Waxing Crescent47% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| October 20 | First Quarter59% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 21 | First Quarter70% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 22 | First Quarter80% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| October 23 | Waxing Gibbous88% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 24 | Waxing Gibbous94% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| October 25 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 26 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 27 | Full Moon99% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 28 | Full Moon96% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 29 | Full Moon91% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 30 | Waning Gibbous84% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| October 31 | Waning Gibbous76% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
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 1996, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
October 1, 1996 at 04:01 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 1, 1996, 4:01 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
October 3, 1996 at 01:14 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 3, 1996, 1:14 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
October 6, 1996 at 01:11 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 6, 1996, 1:11 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
October 8, 1996 at 01:48 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 8, 1996, 1:48 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
October 11, 1996 at 01:00 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 11, 1996, 1:00 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
October 13, 1996 at 09:45 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 13, 1996, 9:45 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
October 15, 1996 at 04:07 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 15, 1996, 4:07 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
October 17, 1996 at 08:37 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 17, 1996, 8:37 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
October 19, 1996 at 11:51 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 19, 1996, 11:51 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
October 22, 1996 at 02:22 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 22, 1996, 2:22 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
October 24, 1996 at 04:50 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 24, 1996, 4:50 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
October 26, 1996 at 08:11 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 26, 1996, 8:11 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
October 28, 1996 at 01:34 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 28, 1996, 1:34 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
October 30, 1996 at 09:56 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 30, 1996, 9:56 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
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 1996 is on October 26, 1996 at 02:11 PM UTC UTC, in Taurus. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
The new moon in October 1996 is on October 12, 1996 at 02:15 PM UTC UTC, in Libra. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
There are 4 major lunar phase events in October 1996: Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon.