The lunar phase on Saturday, October 28, 1871 was a Full Moon. At 11:00pm ET, the face of the moon was 99% illuminated, 15.5 days old, and 53% of the way through the lunar cycle.
The Full Moon marks the halfway point during the 29.53-day lunar cycle. During this phase, the moon rises at sunset and sets with the sunrise.
| Date: | October 28, 1871 |
| Moon Phase: | Full Moon |
| Full Moon Name: | Hunter's Moon |
| Illumination: | 99% |
| Age: | 15.5 Days |
| Longitude: | 44.6° |
| Moon Sign: | Taurus ♉ |
The next New Moon was on Sunday, November 12, 1871, and the next Full Moon was on Sunday, November 26, 1871 (Beaver Moon).
Below are the lunar phases for the remainder of October 1871.
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