October 2028 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2028
Tuesday, October 3, 12:25 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 2028
Tuesday, October 17, 10:57 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, October 3, 4:25 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, October 18, 2:57 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2028: 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 2028 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2028
- Full moonTuesday, October 3, 12:25 p.m. Aries
- Last quarterWednesday, October 11, 7:57 a.m. Cancer
- New moonTuesday, October 17, 10:57 p.m. Libra
- First quarterWednesday, October 25, 12:53 a.m. Aquarius
October 2028 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 3Tue | Full moon12:25 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Gemini |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Gemini |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Cancer |
| 11Wed | Last quarter7:57 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Cancer |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Leo |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Virgo |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 17Tue | New moon10:57 p.m.Illumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Scorpio |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Scorpio |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Sagittarius |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Sagittarius |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Capricorn |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Capricorn |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 25Wed | First quarter12:53 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Aquarius |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aquarius |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Pisces |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Pisces |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
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 2028?
The full moon in October 2028 is on Tuesday, October 3 at 12:25 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 2028?
The new moon in October 2028 is on Tuesday, October 17 at 10:57 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 2028?
Quarter moons in October 2028: last quarter on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:57 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, October 25 at 12:53 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 2028?
In October 2028 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 1–2 and October 18–31. 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 2028?
In October 2028 the Moon is waning on these days: October 4–16. 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 2028?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2028. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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