October 2020 moon phase calendar
Full moons in October 2020
Thursday, October 1, 5:05 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Saturday, October 31, 10:49 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in October 2020
Friday, October 16, 3:31 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, October 1, 9:05 p.m. UTC. Full moon: Saturday, October 31, 2:49 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, October 16, 7:31 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2020: 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 2020 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2020
- Full moonThursday, October 1, 5:05 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterFriday, October 9, 8:40 p.m. Cancer
- New moonFriday, October 16, 3:31 p.m. Libra
- First quarterFriday, October 23, 9:23 a.m. Aquarius
- Full moonSaturday, October 31, 10:49 a.m. Taurus
October 2020 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Full moon5:05 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 4Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Gemini |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Gemini |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Cancer |
| 9Fri | Last quarter8:40 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Cancer |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Cancer |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Leo |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Virgo |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 16Fri | New moon3:31 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Scorpio |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Sagittarius |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Sagittarius |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Capricorn |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Capricorn |
| 23Fri | First quarter9:23 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Aquarius |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Aquarius |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aquarius |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Pisces |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Pisces |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Aries |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aries |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 31Sat | Full moon10:49 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
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 2020?
There are two full moons in October 2020: on Thursday, October 1 at 5:05 p.m. and on Saturday, October 31 at 10:49 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in October 2020?
The new moon in October 2020 is on Friday, October 16 at 3:31 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 2020?
Quarter moons in October 2020: last quarter on Friday, October 9 at 8:40 p.m. and first quarter on Friday, October 23 at 9:23 a.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 2020?
In October 2020 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 17–30. 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 2020?
In October 2020 the Moon is waning on these days: October 2–15. 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 2020?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2020. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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