Moon Phases in October 2028
The dates of the four major moon phases in October 2028:
- Full Moon on October 3
- Last Quarter on October 11
- New Moon on October 17
- First Quarter on October 25
The four phases of the moon
A new moon is the first lunar phase that happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average. The moon itself is not visible, though you may be able to “see” it because it blocks the visibility of the stars behind it.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon, so that the moon appears completely illuminated. It happens about once a month, or 29.53 days on average.
The first quarter moon occurs between the new moon and full moon, and the last quarter moon occurs after the full moon and before the next new moon.
Moon Phases Calendar for October 2028
All phase dates and times are in the USA Eastern Time adjusted for Daylight Savings Time for part of the year.
October 3
October 11
October 17
October 25
| Moon Phase | Date | Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon October 2028 | October 3 (Tuesday) | 12:25 p.m. EDT | Autumn |
| Last Quarter October 2028 | October 11 (Wednesday) | 7:57 a.m. EDT | Autumn |
| New Moon October 2028 | October 17 (Tuesday) | 10:57 p.m. EDT | Autumn |
| First Quarter October 2028 | October 25 (Wednesday) | 12:53 a.m. EDT | Autumn |