October 2021 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2021
Wednesday, October 20, 10:57 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 2021
Wednesday, October 6, 7:05 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, October 20, 2:57 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, October 6, 11:05 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2021: 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 2021 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2021
- New moonWednesday, October 6, 7:05 a.m. Libra
- First quarterTuesday, October 12, 11:25 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonWednesday, October 20, 10:57 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterThursday, October 28, 4:05 p.m. Leo
October 2021 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Leo |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Leo |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 6Wed | New moon7:05 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 7Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Sagittarius |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Sagittarius |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Sagittarius |
| 12Tue | First quarter11:25 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 13Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Capricorn |
| 14Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Pisces |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aries |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 20Wed | Full moon10:57 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 21Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Gemini |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Gemini |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Gemini |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Cancer |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Cancer |
| 28Thu | Last quarter4:05 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Leo |
| 29Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Leo |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Leo |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Virgo |
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 2021?
The full moon in October 2021 is on Wednesday, October 20 at 10:57 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 2021?
The new moon in October 2021 is on Wednesday, October 6 at 7:05 a.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 2021?
Quarter moons in October 2021: first quarter on Tuesday, October 12 at 11:25 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, October 28 at 4:05 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 2021?
In October 2021 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 7–19. 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 2021?
In October 2021 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–5 and October 21–31. 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 2021?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2021. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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