October 2031 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2031
Thursday, October 30, 3:33 a.m.
Moon in Taurus
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in October 2031
Thursday, October 16, 4:21 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, October 30, 7:33 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, October 16, 8:21 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2031: 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 2031 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2031
- Last quarterWednesday, October 8, 6:50 a.m. Cancer
- New moonThursday, October 16, 4:21 a.m. Libra
- First quarterThursday, October 23, 3:36 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonThursday, October 30, 3:33 a.m. Taurus
- Penumbral lunar eclipseThursday, October 30, 3:45 a.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. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
October 2031 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Taurus |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Taurus |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Gemini |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Gemini |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Cancer |
| 8Wed | Last quarter6:50 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Cancer |
| 9Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Cancer |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Leo |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Leo |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Virgo |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Virgo |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Libra |
| 16Thu | New moon4:21 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Sagittarius |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Sagittarius |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Capricorn |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Capricorn |
| 23Thu | First quarter3:36 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Aquarius |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Pisces |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Pisces |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Aries |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 30Thu | Full moon3:33 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Taurus |
| 31Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
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 2031?
The full moon in October 2031 is on Thursday, October 30 at 3:33 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, October 30 at 3:45 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in October 2031?
The new moon in October 2031 is on Thursday, October 16 at 4:21 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 2031?
Quarter moons in October 2031: last quarter on Wednesday, October 8 at 6:50 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, October 23 at 3:36 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 2031?
In October 2031 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 17–29. 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 2031?
In October 2031 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–15 and October 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 2031?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Thursday, October 30 at 3:45 a.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. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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