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Moon calendar

Moon calendar: October 2026

Today the Moon is in Capricorn: crescent, 39% lit.

Times are in UTC.

Day by day

Saturday, October 17

Crescent · Capricorn

Duties, plans and tangible results come to the fore, while feelings grow quieter and more composed. Make a plan and get its most important part done, but don't demand perfection from yourself: a mistake in a small detail doesn't cancel out what you've accomplished.

What you planned at the new moon puts out its first shoots: you find the energy and courage to get down to work. Take the first practical steps, show your idea to the people it matters to, and let go of old habits that hold you back.

This month

  1. 3Sat

    Last quarter

    01:25 PM · Cancer

    The last quarter clears space: what has outlived its time loses strength, things run on momentum, and the new isn't ready yet. Drop what you don't need, clear the clutter in your affairs and your belongings, and find time to think about what is keeping you from moving forward.

  2. 10Sat

    New moon

    03:50 PM · Libra

    The new moon starts the lunar cycle over: the old is leaving and the new hasn't shown itself yet, so you may feel empty while a quiet readjustment goes on inside. This is the time to plant seeds: put one wish or goal for the month ahead into words and take a first small step.

  3. 18Sun

    First quarter

    04:12 PM · Capricorn

    The first quarter brings a test: new ventures run into obstacles, and it takes effort for things to keep growing. Overcome your own inertia, make the decision you've been putting off, and take responsibility for the next step.

  4. 26Mon

    Full moon

    04:11 AM · Taurus

    The full moon marks the peak of the cycle: results become visible, feelings grow stronger, and the question of what comes next feels more pressing. Finish what you've started and enjoy what you've done, but put off new beginnings for a few days.

Computed with the Swiss Ephemeris.

Next month

  • Last quarter: November 1, 08:28 PM, Leo
  • New moon: November 9, 07:02 AM, Scorpio
  • First quarter: November 17, 11:47 AM, Aquarius
  • Full moon: November 24, 02:53 PM, Gemini

What the phases are

The Moon's phase is how far it has moved from the Sun: new when they meet, full when they stand opposite each other, the quarters halfway between. It changes sign every two and a half days.

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