Mark your calendars! The next October full moon is Thursday, October 1, 2020 17:05 EST based on the data provided by NASA. Also to note for October, there’s a blue moon at the end of the month.
Names for the October Full Moon
The October full moon is commonly referred to as the Hunter’s Moon. In some years the October full moon is called the Harvest Moon if the full moon occurs closer to the fall equinox than the September full moon.
Future October Full Moons
Wondering about October in the future and when the full moons will occur? Here’s a list for the next few years.
Check out 2020! There will be a full moon on Halloween, October 31st. Consider yourself warned!
| Year | Day of the week | Future October Full Moons |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thursday | October 1, 2020 17:05 EST |
| 2020 | Saturday | October 31, 2020 09:49 EST (Blue!) |
| 2021 | Wednesday | October 20, 2021 10:57 EST |
| 2022 | Sunday | October 9, 2022 16:55 EST |
| 2023 | Saturday | October 28, 2023 16:24 EST |
Past October Full Moons
And what about in past? Here is when the full moon occurred in the past for October.
| Year | Day of the week | Past October Full Moons |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Wednesday | October 24, 2018 12:45 EST |
| 2017 | Thursday | October 5, 2017 14:40 EST |
Future Full Moon Calendars
And if you’re looking for when the full moon occurs for the rest of the year, check out these future full moon calendars.
