October 2026 Moon Calendar — Exact Dates & Zodiac Signs

This is the moon calendar for October 2026: exact dates and times for the new moon, full moon, first quarter, and last quarter, plus the Moon's zodiac sign at each principal phase. The full moon in October 2026 is in Taurus; the new moon is in Libra.

Use this calendar to plan rituals, journal prompts, or simply to know when the lunar light shifts. All times are in UTC, with major time-zone conversions listed for the full and new moons.

TL;DR — Moon phases for October 2026

First Quarter: October 18, 2026 at 2026-10-18 16:14 UTC in Capricorn 25°. This is a checkpoint for intentions set at the new moon. Last Quarter: October 3, 2026 at 2026-10-03 13:27 UTC in Cancer 10°. This is a release point before the next new moon. Full Moon: October 26, 2026 at 2026-10-26 04:15 UTC in Taurus 2° New Moon: October 10, 2026 at 2026-10-10 15:52 UTC in Libra 17°

Phase-by-phase calendar

Full Moon in Taurus — October 26, 2026

A Full Moon in Taurus at 2° brings to a climax, surfaces, and asks you to release the earth themes of resources, body, and practical results. Because Taurus is a fixed sign, this lunation stabilizes and intensifies the area of life connected to security, values, and the body. The love, beauty, and what you value themes of Taurus are highlighted: the gifts of steadiness, pleasure, and persistence can emerge, while the shadow side of stubbornness, materialism, or inertia may also show up.

At 2°, the Moon's position adds a subtle nuance to the Taurus expression, blending the sign's core qualities with the specific degree's tone. This is a moment of harvest, completion, or a turning point for the house in your chart where Taurus falls.

Exact time in major time zones:

• UTC: 2026-10-26 04:15 UTC
• New York: Oct 26, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT
• Los Angeles: Oct 25, 2026, 9:15 PM PDT
• London: Oct 26, 2026, 4:15 AM GMT
• Paris: Oct 26, 2026, 5:15 AM GMT+1
• Mumbai: Oct 26, 2026, 9:45 AM GMT+5:30

Rituals for this full moon

New Moon in Libra — October 10, 2026

A New Moon in Libra at 17° seeds, invites, and asks you to set intentions around the air themes of ideas, communication, and social dynamics. Because Libra is a cardinal sign, this lunation initiates and catalyzes the area of life connected to relationships, beauty, and balance. The love, beauty, and what you value themes of Libra are highlighted: the gifts of diplomacy, charm, and fairness can emerge, while the shadow side of indecision, people-pleasing, or superficiality may also show up.

At 17°, the Moon's position adds a subtle nuance to the Libra expression, blending the sign's core qualities with the specific degree's tone. This is a moment of new beginning, experiment, or first step for the house in your chart where Libra falls.

Exact time in major time zones:

• UTC: 2026-10-10 15:52 UTC
• New York: Oct 10, 2026, 11:52 AM EDT
• Los Angeles: Oct 10, 2026, 8:52 AM PDT
• London: Oct 10, 2026, 4:52 PM GMT+1
• Paris: Oct 10, 2026, 5:52 PM GMT+2
• Mumbai: Oct 10, 2026, 9:22 PM GMT+5:30

Intention-setting for this new moon

What this month means for your chart

A full moon illuminates the area of life where Taurus sits in your birth chart, while a new moon is the quiet seed of the next cycle in Libra. The quarters act as checkpoints. If you know your rising sign, read the house ruled by Taurus for the full-moon theme and the house ruled by Libra for the new-moon theme.

More moon calendars

• September 2026 Moon Calendar
• November 2026 Moon Calendar
• 2026 Moon Calendar
• 2027 Moon Calendar
• Moon Phase Calculator
• Void of Course Moon Calendar 2026
• Moon Phase & Period Correlation
• Love & Cycle Manifestation Rituals