October 2040 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2040
Saturday, October 20, 12:50 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in October 2040
Saturday, October 6, 1:26 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, October 20, 4:50 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Saturday, October 20 still falls on the evening of Friday, October 19. New moon: Saturday, October 6, 5:26 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Saturday, October 6 still falls on the evening of Friday, October 5.
Every moon phase in October 2040: 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 2040 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2040
- New moonSaturday, October 6, 1:26 a.m. Libra
- First quarterSaturday, October 13, 4:41 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonSaturday, October 20, 12:50 a.m. Aries
- Last quarterSaturday, October 27, 8:27 p.m. Leo
October 2040 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Leo |
| 2Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Leo |
| 3Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 4Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 6Sat | New moon1:26 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 7Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 8Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 9Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 10Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Sagittarius |
| 11Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Sagittarius |
| 12Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Capricorn |
| 13Sat | First quarter4:41 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Capricorn |
| 14Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aquarius |
| 15Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aquarius |
| 16Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Pisces |
| 17Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 18Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 19Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 20Sat | Full moon12:50 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 21Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Taurus |
| 22Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Gemini |
| 23Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Gemini |
| 24Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Gemini |
| 25Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Cancer |
| 26Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Cancer |
| 27Sat | Last quarter8:27 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Leo |
| 28Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Leo |
| 29Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Leo |
| 30Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Virgo |
| 31Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Virgo |
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 2040?
The full moon in October 2040 is on Saturday, October 20 at 12:50 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in October 2040?
The new moon in October 2040 is on Saturday, October 6 at 1:26 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 2040?
Quarter moons in October 2040: first quarter on Saturday, October 13 at 4:41 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, October 27 at 8:27 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 2040?
In October 2040 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 7–19. 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 2040?
In October 2040 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–5 and October 21–31. 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 2040?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in October 2040. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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