Notable people born on October 15

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People born on this day

Friedrich NietzscheGerman philosopher (1844-1900)Born in 1844 · View source ↗1844

Michel FoucaultFrench philosopher (1926–1984)Born in 1926 · View source ↗1926

Italo CalvinoItalian journalist and writer (1923-1985)Born in 1923 · View source ↗1923

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on October 15, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing crescentCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction22 %

Distance to the Moon403,400 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacLibraTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. Theresa of JesusA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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