October 2026 moon calendar
Upcoming full moons
| Date and time (UTC) | Name |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 26, 2026 at 04:12 AM | Hunter's Moon |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 02:54 PM | Beaver Moon |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 01:29 AM | Cold Moon |
| Friday, January 22, 2027 at 12:18 PM | Wolf Moon |
| Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 11:24 PM | Snow Moon |
| Monday, March 22, 2027 at 10:44 AM | Worm Moon |
| Tuesday, April 20, 2027 at 10:27 PM | Pink Moon |
| Thursday, May 20, 2027 at 10:59 AM | Flower Moon |
| Saturday, June 19, 2027 at 12:45 AM | Strawberry Moon |
| Sunday, July 18, 2027 at 03:46 PM | Buck Moon |
| Tuesday, August 17, 2027 at 07:29 AM | Sturgeon Moon |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 at 11:04 PM | Harvest Moon |
All moon phases (next 3 months)
| Phase | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Third Quarter | Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 01:25 PM |
| New Moon | Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:50 PM |
| First Quarter | Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 04:13 PM |
| Full Moon | Monday, October 26, 2026 at 04:12 AM |
| Third Quarter | Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 08:29 PM |
| New Moon | Monday, November 9, 2026 at 07:02 AM |
| First Quarter | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM |
| Full Moon | Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 02:54 PM |
| Third Quarter | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 06:09 AM |
| New Moon | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 12:52 AM |
| First Quarter | Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 05:43 AM |
| Full Moon | Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 01:29 AM |
| Third Quarter | Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 07:00 PM |
The eight phases
Over about 29.5 days the Moon passes through eight phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent. The four principal phases happen at a precise instant; the phases in between last several days. Times on this page are computed with Jean Meeus's lunar algorithms and are accurate to about a minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 04:12 AM UTC.
What phase is the moon in today?
When this page was last updated the Moon was a Waning Gibbous, 65% illuminated. The live display at the top updates every second.
When is the next new moon?
The next new moon is on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:50 PM UTC. The young crescent usually appears in the western evening sky 1–2 days later.
How long is a lunar cycle?
On average 29.53 days pass from one new moon to the next (the synodic month); individual cycles range from about 29.2 to 29.9 days.