New Moon
October 9, 2018
03:47 AM UTC UTC in Libra
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Moon Phases October 2018: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for October 2018 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: October 9, 2018 at 03:47 AM UTC in Libra. Full Moon: October 24, 2018 at 04:45 PM UTC in Taurus. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
Key Dates
New Moon and Full Moon in October 2018
Full Moon
October 24, 2018
04:45 PM UTC UTC in Taurus
Full Moon in TaurusCalculation Basis
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Last Quarter in Cancer
Oct 2, 2018, 9:46 AM UTC
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New Moon in Libra
Oct 9, 2018, 3:47 AM UTC
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First Quarter in Capricorn
Oct 16, 2018, 6:02 PM UTC
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Full Moon in Taurus
Oct 24, 2018, 4:45 PM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
Last Quarter
in CancerDateOctober 2, 2018
Time (UTC)09:46 AM UTC
Local: Oct 2, 2018, 9:46 AM UTC
SignCancer
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in CancerNew Moon
in LibraDateOctober 9, 2018
Time (UTC)03:47 AM UTC
Local: Oct 9, 2018, 3:47 AM UTC
SignLibra
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in LibraFirst Quarter
in CapricornDateOctober 16, 2018
Time (UTC)06:02 PM UTC
Local: Oct 16, 2018, 6:02 PM UTC
SignCapricorn
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in CapricornFull Moon
in TaurusDateOctober 24, 2018
Time (UTC)04:45 PM UTC
Local: Oct 24, 2018, 4:45 PM UTC
SignTaurus
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in TaurusLast Quarter
in LeoDateOctober 31, 2018
Time (UTC)04:40 PM UTC
Local: Oct 31, 2018, 4:40 PM UTC
SignLeo
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in LeoDaily Moon Lookup - October 2018
Each row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Waning Gibbous60% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| October 2 | Last Quarter49% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| October 3 | Last Quarter38% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| October 4 | Last Quarter27% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 5 | Last Quarter17% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| October 6 | Waning Crescent9% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 7 | Waning Crescent4% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 8 | Waning Crescent1% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| October 9 | New Moon0% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| October 10 | New Moon2% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| October 11 | New Moon7% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 12 | New Moon13% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 13 | Waxing Crescent20% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 14 | Waxing Crescent29% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 15 | Waxing Crescent38% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 16 | Waxing Crescent48% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| October 17 | First Quarter57% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 18 | First Quarter66% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 19 | First Quarter75% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 20 | First Quarter83% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 21 | Waxing Gibbous89% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 22 | Waxing Gibbous95% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| October 23 | Waxing Gibbous98% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 24 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| October 25 | Full Moon99% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 26 | Full Moon96% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| October 27 | Full Moon91% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 28 | Waning Gibbous83% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| October 29 | Waning Gibbous74% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 30 | Waning Gibbous63% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| October 31 | Waning Gibbous52% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference |
Month View Calendar - October 2018
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
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Moon Sign Runs
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Moon Sign Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in October 2018, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
October 1, 2018 at 06:00 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 1, 2018, 6:00 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
October 3, 2018 at 09:12 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 3, 2018, 9:12 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
October 5, 2018 at 11:19 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 5, 2018, 11:19 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
October 8, 2018 at 01:10 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 8, 2018, 1:10 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
October 10, 2018 at 04:09 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 10, 2018, 4:09 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
October 12, 2018 at 09:53 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 12, 2018, 9:53 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
October 14, 2018 at 07:17 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 14, 2018, 7:17 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
October 17, 2018 at 07:35 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 17, 2018, 7:35 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
October 19, 2018 at 08:20 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 19, 2018, 8:20 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
October 22, 2018 at 06:58 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 22, 2018, 6:58 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
October 24, 2018 at 02:33 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 24, 2018, 2:33 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
October 26, 2018 at 07:40 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 26, 2018, 7:40 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
October 28, 2018 at 11:27 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 28, 2018, 11:27 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
October 31, 2018 at 02:42 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Oct 31, 2018, 2:42 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The second part of the consideration relates to each month, and requires a similar observation of the new or full Moon first taking place on the Sun’s progress through each sign: and it must be remembered, that, if a new Moon should have happened at a period nearest to the Sun’s transit over the past tropical or equinoctial point, the new Moon also in each succeeding sign, until the commencement of the next quarter, are to be observed; but, if a full Moon should have so happened, then similar observation is to be made of each subsequent full Moon. The angles, also, must be duly attended to, as well as the planets and stars ruling in both the places [104] ; and especially the nearest phases, applications, and separations of the planets, and their properties. The peculiar qualities of the two places, and the winds, liable to be excited by the planets themselves and by those parts of the signs in which they may be situated, are likewise to be considered; and also that particular wind, which is indicated by the direction of the Moon’s ecliptical latitude. By the aid of these observations, and by weighing and comparing the existing vigour of each of the several properties and qualities, the general constitution of the atmosphere during each month may be predicted"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The third part of this consideration appertains to significations applying more minutely, and points out their force or weakness. In this case, the partile configurations of the Sun and Moon, at the intermediate quarters, as well as at the new or full Moon, are to be attentively regarded; since there is a certain variation in the constitution of the atmosphere, which usually commences about three days before, and sometimes, also, about three days after the Moon has equated her course to the Sun"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Clavis Astrologiae Elimata
Henry Coley
1669
"When you shall make the minute of a ☌ your Basis or Radix, you may give judgment of the change of Weather in that moneth; for your judgment shall be framed according to the principal Dominator of the Angle of every Figure, for that Planet overcomes in the Nature of the Aire; assuming together with these things the Quality of the present time, viz. the season of the year"
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Books behind the October 2018 moon calendar
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Moon Phases October 2018 - FAQ
When is the full moon in October 2018?
The full moon in October 2018 is on October 24, 2018 at 04:45 PM UTC UTC, in Taurus. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in October 2018?
The new moon in October 2018 is on October 9, 2018 at 03:47 AM UTC UTC, in Libra. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in October 2018?
There are 5 major lunar phase events in October 2018: Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.