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Moon Phases in October 2020

In October 2020, the Full Moon falls on October 1, 2020 and the New Moon on October 16, 2020. The First Quarter is on October 23, 2020, and the Last Quarter on October 10, 2020. Here is the complete lunar calendar for the month, all four quarter phases, and a direct link to every single day.

The full moon of October 2020 — or any other date — is available from Lumeries as a personalized poster with names and the date, as an instant download minutes after ordering (€9.90). Create a poster with your date →

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Moon Phase Overview

Full MoonFull MoonOctober 199.7%
New MoonNew MoonOctober 160.3%
First QuarterFirst QuarterOctober 2348.5%
Last QuarterLast QuarterOctober 1043.8%

Blue Moon: October 2020 has two full moons — on October 1 and on October 31. A rare celestial event.

Lunar Calendar October 2020

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Tap any day to see the exact moon phase, moonrise, and a personalized poster for that date.

The Sky in October 2020

October 2020 brings the autumn shift to the Northern Hemisphere. Nights grow longer and clearer. The famous Harvest Moon and Hunter's Moon fall in this season — historically essential for farmers and hunters.

The full moon on October 1, 2020 traditionally bears the name "Hunter's Moon". This name comes from old nature observations and makes the full moon in October 2020 especially significant.

Notable Days This Month

German Unity DayOctober 3Hispanic Day (ES)October 12HalloweenOctober 31

About the Moon Phases in October 2020

Every month, the Moon completes all eight phases — from New Moon through Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, to Waning Crescent. In October 2020, the Full Moon is on October 1, 2020 and the New Moon on October 16, 2020. The First Quarter is visible on October 23, 2020, the Last Quarter on October 10, 2020.

All moon phases for October 2020 are calculated astronomically using the SunCalc library. Times are referenced to Berlin (CET/CEST). Click any day in the calendar to see moonrise, zodiac sign, and a personalized moon poster for that exact date.

FAQ

When is the Full Moon in October 2020?
The Full Moon in October 2020 is on October 1, 2020. The Moon is 99.7% illuminated and sits opposite the Sun. The exact time and full astronomical data are on the daily detail page. Lumeries calculates full moon dates astronomically for every month between 1900 and 2100.
When is the New Moon in October 2020?
The New Moon in October 2020 is on October 16, 2020. On this day the Moon is between Earth and Sun and invisible to us — perfect conditions for stargazing thanks to the dark sky. Lumeries also calculates new moon dates for every month between 1900 and 2100.
How many moon phases are there in October 2020?
October 2020 has 5 primary phase events: Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter, and Last Quarter. The Moon completes a full cycle every 29.5 days. The calendar above shows the exact phase for every single day.

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