October 2018 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 12:45 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 2018
Monday, October 8, 11:47 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, October 24, 4:45 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, October 9, 3:47 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2018: 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 2018 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2018
- Last quarterTuesday, October 2, 5:46 a.m. Cancer
- New moonMonday, October 8, 11:47 p.m. Libra
- First quarterTuesday, October 16, 2:02 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonWednesday, October 24, 12:45 p.m. Taurus
- Last quarterWednesday, October 31, 12:40 p.m. Leo
October 2018 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Gemini |
| 2Tue | Last quarter5:46 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Cancer |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Cancer |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Leo |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Virgo |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 8Mon | New moon11:47 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 9Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Scorpio |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Scorpio |
| 12Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Sagittarius |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Sagittarius |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Capricorn |
| 16Tue | First quarter2:02 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Capricorn |
| 17Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Aquarius |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aquarius |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 20Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Pisces |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 24Wed | Full moon12:45 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 27Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Gemini |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Cancer |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 31Wed | Last quarter12:40 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Leo |
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 2018?
The full moon in October 2018 is on Wednesday, October 24 at 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 2018?
The new moon in October 2018 is on Monday, October 8 at 11:47 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 2018?
Quarter moons in October 2018: last quarter on Tuesday, October 2 at 5:46 a.m., first quarter on Tuesday, October 16 at 2:02 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, October 31 at 12:40 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 2018?
In October 2018 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 9–23. 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 2018?
In October 2018 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–7 and October 25–31. 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 2018?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2018. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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