October 2042 moon phase calendar
Full moon in October 2042
Tuesday, October 28, 3:48 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
New moon in October 2042
Monday, October 13, 10:03 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, October 28, 7:48 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, October 14, 2:03 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in October 2042: 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 2042 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in October 2042
- Last quarterSunday, October 5, 10:35 p.m. Cancer
- Annular solar eclipseMonday, October 13, 9:59 p.m. Libra
- New moonMonday, October 13, 10:03 p.m. Libra
- First quarterTuesday, October 21, 10:53 p.m. Capricorn
- Full moonTuesday, October 28, 3:48 p.m. Taurus
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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 2042 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Taurus |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Gemini |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Gemini |
| 5Sun | Last quarter10:35 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Cancer |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Cancer |
| 7Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Leo |
| 8Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Leo |
| 9Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Leo |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 13Mon | New moon10:03 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Libra |
| 14Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 15Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Scorpio |
| 16Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Sagittarius |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Sagittarius |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Capricorn |
| 21Tue | First quarter10:53 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Aquarius |
| 23Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aquarius |
| 24Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Pisces |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Pisces |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 28Tue | Full moon3:48 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Taurus |
| 29Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Taurus |
| 30Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Gemini |
| 31Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | 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 2042?
The full moon in October 2042 is on Tuesday, October 28 at 3:48 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus.
When is the new moon in October 2042?
The new moon in October 2042 is on Monday, October 13 at 10:03 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 Monday, October 13 at 9:59 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in October 2042?
Quarter moons in October 2042: last quarter on Sunday, October 5 at 10:35 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, October 21 at 10:53 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 2042?
In October 2042 the Moon is waxing on these days: October 14–27. 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 2042?
In October 2042 the Moon is waning on these days: October 1–12 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 2042?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Monday, October 13 at 9:59 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. 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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