Full Moon October 2023: The Full Hunter’s Moon
Mark your calendars for the next October 2023 Full Moon. The next October full moon is Saturday October 28, 2023 4:24 PM EDT or 8:24 PM UTC based on the data provided by NASA. It will be the eleventh full moon on the 2023 Full Moon calendar.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon so that the moon looks completely illuminated when you look at it. It happens about once a month or, 29.53 days on average.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the October 2023 Full Moon? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts.
The dates and times provided by NASA in the United States Eastern Time (ET) account for both Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) for part of the year in the United States. Also below is the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time. This was previously referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift slightly for your calendar.
When is the full moon in October 2023?
The full moon in October will be on Saturday October 28, 2023 4:24 PM EDT or 8:24 PM UTC. The October 28th full moon will be the eleventh full moon of 2023 and the full moon in Taurus.
What is the name of the October 2023 Full Moon?
One name for the October 2023 Full Moon is the Full Hunter’s Moon. This nickname is inspired by Native Americans and their activities for getting ready for the winter. They would start gathering provisions to get them through the winter.
In some years, the October full moon’s name switches to the Full Harvest Moon if it occurs closer to the Fall Equinox and the September full moon.
Another nickname for October’s full moon includes the Blood Moon.
Which season includes the October Full Moon?
In 2023, the October Full Moon will be the second full moon of the Autumn 2023 season. It will be the second full moon after the Autumnal Equinox in 2023.
The Autumnal Equinox marks the beginning of astronomical autumn and the end of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
In 2023, the Autumnal Equinox will be Saturday September 23, 2023 2:50 AM EDT or 6:50 AM UTC.
Depending on the year, the Full Hunter’s Moon could occur either be the first or second Full Moon of Autumn, depending on if the September Full Moon happens before or after the Autumnal Equinox.
When is the new moon for the 2023 Full Hunter’s Moon?
The lunar cycle for the October Full Moon will begin with its new moon in October 2023. The New Hunter’s Moon will be on Saturday October 14, 2023 1:55 PM EDT or 5:55 PM UTC and will be the new moon in Scorpio.
Also interesting to note, in 2023, this will be one of the few new moon-full moon cycles that will be in the same month.
Will there be a full supermoon in October 2023?
No, the full moon in October 2023 will not be a full supermoon as it will be more than 360,000 kilometers away during the peak of the full moon. The year will have 2 supermoons in August and 2 additional full supermoons depending on the definition you use.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point that the Moon comes to the Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon has a larger-than-usual appearance when you look at it. There isn’t an official definition for how close the moon must be to the Earth to be considered a supermoon. Depending on the version you use, the moon needs to be approximately 360,000 kilometers from the Earth or closer.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the October Full Moon?
Yes, there will be a lunar eclipse during the full moon in October 2023. During the October 28th full moon there will be a partial lunar eclipse.
The October lunar eclipse will be the second of two lunar eclipses in 2023. There will also be a penumbral lunar eclipse during the May Full Moon.
October 2023 Moon Phases in Eastern Time and UTC
Below are the lunar phases for October 2023 including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter that are on the schedule for each month. The date and times are based on both the United States Eastern Time Zone and UTC, adjusted for daylight saving time.
| Lunar Phase | US Eastern Date & Time | UTC Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| October Last Quarter | October 6, 2023 9:48 AM EDT | October 6, 2023 1:48 PM UTC |
| October New Moon | October 14, 2023 1:55 PM EDT | October 14, 2023 5:55 PM UTC |
| October First Quarter | October 21, 2023 11:29 PM EDT | October 22, 2023 3:29 AM UTC |
| October Full Moon | October 28, 2023 4:24 PM EDT | October 28, 2023 8:24 PM UTC |
Future October Full Moons
Wondering when in the future the full moons will occur in October beyond October 2023 full moon? Here’s a list through 2029.
| Year | Day of the week | Future October Full Moons |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Saturday | October 28, 2023 4:24 PM EDT |
| 2024 | Thursday | October 17, 2024 7:26 AM EDT |
| 2025 | Monday | October 6, 2025 11:48 PM EDT |
| 2026 | Sunday | October 25, 2026 11:12 PM EDT |
| 2027 | Friday | October 15, 2027 9:47 AM EDT |
| 2028 | Tuesday | October 3, 2028 12:25 PM EDT |
| 2029 | Monday | October 22, 2029 5:28 AM EDT |
Past October Full Moons
And what about the past? Here is when the full moon occurred in the past for October.
| Year | Day of the week | Past October Full Moons |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sunday | October 9, 2022 4:55 PM EDT |
| 2021 | Wednesday | October 20, 2021 10:57 AM EDT |
| 2020 | Saturday | October 31, 2020 9:49 AM EDT (Blue Moon) |
| 2020 | Thursday | October 1, 2020 5:05 PM EDT |
| 2019 | Sunday | October 13, 2019 5:08 PM EDT |
| 2018 | Wednesday | October 24, 2018 12:45 PM EDT |
| 2017 | Thursday | October 5, 2017 2:40 PM EDT |
Frequently Asked Questions
Have additional questions about the October Full Moons? Here are a few of the frequently asked questions to help you.
In 2023, there will be one full moon in October. The October Full Moon will be on Saturday October 28, 2023 4:24 PM EDT or 8:24 PM UTC. There are other years with 2 full moons, with the second called a blue moon, but not for 2023.
And if you’re looking for when the full moon occurs for the rest of the year, check out these future full moon calendars.
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