Notable people born on October 9

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People born on this day

John LennonBritish musician (1940–1980)Born in 1940 · View source ↗1940

Guillermo del ToroMexican filmmaker and author (born 1964)Born in 1964 · View source ↗1964

Camille Saint-SaënsFrench composer, organist, conductor and pianist (1835–1921)Born in 1835 · View source ↗1835

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on October 9, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction2 %

Distance to the Moon383,400 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. John Henry NewmanA 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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