The October 2027 New Moon is on Friday, October 29. It will be the eleventh new moon of 2027.
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.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the October New Moon of 2027? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2027’s October new moon
The October New Moon is on Friday, October 29th. It will be the eleventh new moon of the year.
The October 29 New Moon is the second new moon of Autumn as the second to occur after the Autumnal Equinox. The new moon in October is either the first or second new moon of Autumn, depending on if the September New Moon happens before or after the Equinox.
When is the new moon in October for 2027?
The peak of the October new moon is 9:36 AM EDT on October 29th. The moon will look fairly invisible the day before and after. The October 29 New Moon will be the new moon in Scorpio.
Related: Learn more about the October New Moon in 2026.
Name for the October New Moon
In 2027, the October New Moon is called the New Beaver Moon because it is start of the lunar cycle for the November Full Moon.
In other years, the new moon in October will start the October Full Moon cycle, and be called the New Hunter’s Moon.
Will there be a solar eclipse in October during the new moon?
No, there will not be a solar eclipse during the October new moon in 2027. The February new moon will have an Annular Solar Eclipse and there will be a Total Solar Eclipse with the August new moon.
Will there a new supermoon in October?
No, there will not be new supermoon in October. The 2027 super new moons will be during the June new moon, July new moon, August new Moon, August black moon, and September new moon.
A new supermoon is a new moon that nearly coincides with the closest point that the Moon comes to the Earth in its orbit, called perigee. While you cannot directly see a new moon, it may leave a larger-than usual empty space in the sky. 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.
Phases of the Lunar Month
Below are the four core moon phases that will occur including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The new moon will start the lunar cycle for the November Full Moon.
October 29
November 6
November 13
November 20
| Lunar Phase | Date | Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon October 2027 | October 29 (Friday) | 9:36 a.m. EDT | Autumn |
| First Quarter November 2027 | November 6 (Saturday) | 4:00 a.m. EDT | Autumn |
| Full Moon November 2027 | November 13 (Saturday) | 10:26 p.m. EST | Autumn |
| Last Quarter November 2027 | November 20 (Saturday) | 7:48 p.m. EST | Autumn |
Related: Phases of the Moon in 2027
New Moons next year in 2027
The October new moon is one of the thirteen new moons next year. The others are
- New Moon in January 2027 is on Jan 7th
- New Moon in February 2027 is on Feb 6th
- New Moon in March 2027 is on March 8th
- New Moon in April 2027 is in on April 6th
- New Moon in May 2027 is in on May 6th
- New Moon in June 2027 is on June 4th
- New Moon in July 2027 is on July 3rd
- New Moon in August 2027 is on Aug 2nd
- Black Moon in August 2027 is on Aug 31st
- New Moon in September 2027 is on Sept 29th
- New Moon in November 2027 is on Nov 27th
- New Moon in December 2027 is on Dec 27th
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.