October 2023 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2023
Saturday, October 28, 4:24 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in October 2023
Saturday, October 14, 1:55 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, October 28, 8:24 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, October 14, 5:55 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2023: 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 2023 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2023
- Last quarterFriday, October 6, 9:48 a.m. Cancer
- New moonSaturday, October 14, 1:55 p.m. Libra
- Annular solar eclipseSaturday, October 14, 1:59 p.m. Libra
- First quarterSaturday, October 21, 11:29 p.m. Capricorn
- Partial lunar eclipseSaturday, October 28, 4:13 p.m. Taurus
- Full moonSaturday, October 28, 4:24 p.m. Taurus
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 2023 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Gemini |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Cancer |
| 6Fri | Last quarter9:48 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Cancer |
| 8Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Leo |
| 9Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Leo |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Virgo |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 14Sat | New moon1:55 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Libra |
| 15Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 17Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Sagittarius |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Sagittarius |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Capricorn |
| 21Sat | First quarter11:29 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 22Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 23Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 24Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Pisces |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Pisces |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aries |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 28Sat | Full moon4:24 p.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Taurus |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 30Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Gemini |
| 31Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Gemini |
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 2023?
The full moon in October 2023 is on Saturday, October 28 at 4:24 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, October 28 at 4:13 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 2023?
The new moon in October 2023 is on Saturday, October 14 at 1:55 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Saturday, October 14 at 1:59 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 2023?
Quarter moons in October 2023: last quarter on Friday, October 6 at 9:48 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, October 21 at 11:29 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 2023?
In October 2023 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 15–27. 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 2023?
In October 2023 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–13 and October 29–31. 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 2023?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14 at 1:59 p.m. and partial lunar eclipse on Saturday, October 28 at 4:13 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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