October 2022 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2022
Sunday, October 9, 4:55 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 2022
Tuesday, October 25, 6:49 a.m.
Moon in Scorpio
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, October 9, 8:55 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, October 25, 10:49 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2022: 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 2022 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2022
- First quarterSunday, October 2, 8:14 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonSunday, October 9, 4:55 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterMonday, October 17, 1:15 p.m. Cancer
- New moonTuesday, October 25, 6:49 a.m. Scorpio
- Partial solar eclipseTuesday, October 25, 7:00 a.m. Scorpio
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 2022 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Sagittarius |
| 2Sun | First quarter8:14 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Capricorn |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Capricorn |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 5Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aquarius |
| 6Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Pisces |
| 7Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 8Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 9Sun | Full moon4:55 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 13Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Gemini |
| 14Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 15Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Gemini |
| 16Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 17Mon | Last quarter1:15 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Cancer |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Leo |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Leo |
| 20Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Leo |
| 21Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Virgo |
| 22Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 23Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Libra |
| 24Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 25Tue | New moon6:49 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Scorpio |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 27Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Sagittarius |
| 28Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
| 29Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Capricorn |
| 30Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Capricorn |
| 31Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Aquarius |
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 2022?
The full moon in October 2022 is on Sunday, October 9 at 4:55 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 2022?
The new moon in October 2022 is on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:49 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Scorpio. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 2022?
Quarter moons in October 2022: first quarter on Sunday, October 2 at 8:14 p.m. and last quarter on Monday, October 17 at 1:15 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 2022?
In October 2022 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–8 and October 26–31. 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 2022?
In October 2022 the Moon is waning on these days: October 10–24. 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 2022?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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