October 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2026
Monday, October 26, 12:12 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 2026
Saturday, October 10, 11:50 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, October 26, 4:12 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Monday, October 26 still falls on the evening of Sunday, October 25. New moon: Saturday, October 10, 3:50 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2026: 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 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2026
- Last quarterSaturday, October 3, 9:25 a.m. Cancer
- New moonSaturday, October 10, 11:50 a.m. Libra
- First quarterSunday, October 18, 12:13 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonMonday, October 26, 12:12 a.m. Taurus
October 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Gemini |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Gemini |
| 3Sat | Last quarter9:25 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Cancer |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Leo |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 9Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 10Sat | New moon11:50 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Scorpio |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Sagittarius |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Sagittarius |
| 16Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Capricorn |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Capricorn |
| 18Sun | First quarter12:13 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Capricorn |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Aquarius |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Pisces |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Pisces |
| 23Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 26Mon | Full moon12:12 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Gemini |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Gemini |
| 30Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Cancer |
| 31Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Cancer |
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 2026?
The full moon in October 2026 is on Monday, October 26 at 12:12 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 2026?
The new moon in October 2026 is on Saturday, October 10 at 11:50 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 2026?
Quarter moons in October 2026: last quarter on Saturday, October 3 at 9:25 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, October 18 at 12:13 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 2026?
In October 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 11–25. 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 2026?
In October 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–9 and October 27–31. 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 2026?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2026. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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