October 2017 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2017
Thursday, October 5, 2:40 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 2017
Thursday, October 19, 3:12 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, October 5, 6:40 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, October 19, 7:12 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2017: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
October 2017 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2017
- Full moonThursday, October 5, 2:40 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterThursday, October 12, 8:26 a.m. Cancer
- New moonThursday, October 19, 3:12 p.m. Libra
- First quarterFriday, October 27, 6:22 p.m. Aquarius
October 2017 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Aquarius |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 5Thu | Full moon2:40 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Gemini |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Gemini |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 12Thu | Last quarter8:26 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Cancer |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Virgo |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 19Thu | New moon3:12 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Sagittarius |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Sagittarius |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Sagittarius |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Capricorn |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 27Fri | First quarter6:22 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Aquarius |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Aquarius |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Pisces |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in October 2017?
The full moon in October 2017 is on Thursday, October 5 at 2:40 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 2017?
The new moon in October 2017 is on Thursday, October 19 at 3:12 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in October 2017?
Quarter moons in October 2017: last quarter on Thursday, October 12 at 8:26 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, October 27 at 6:22 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in October 2017?
In October 2017 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–4 and October 20–31. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in October 2017?
In October 2017 the Moon is waning on these days: October 6–18. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in October 2017?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2017. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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