The October 2026 Full Moon is on Monday, October 26. It will be the eleventh full moon of 2026.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the October Full Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2026’s October full moon
The October Full Moon is on Monday, October 26th. It will be the eleventh full moon of the year.
The October 26 Full Moon is the second full moon of Autumn as the second to occur after the Autumnal Equinox. The full moon in October is either the first or second full moon of Autumn, depending on if the September Full Moon happens before or after the Equinox.
When is the full moon in October for 2026?
The peak of the October full moon is 12:12 AM EDT on October 26th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The October 26 Full Moon will be the full moon in Taurus.
Related: Learn more about the October Full Moon in 2027.
Names for the October Full Moon
The October full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Hunter’s Moon.
The Full Hunter’s Moon 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 than the September full moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse in October during the full moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the October full moon in 2026. The March full moon and August full moon will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon in October?
No, there will not be full supermoon in October. The 2026 super full moons will be during the January Full Moon, November Full Moon and December Full Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases in October 2026
Below are the four core moon phases that will occur in October, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in October and end in November.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| October Last Quarter | Sat, October 3, 9:25 a.m. EDT | Autumn |
| October New Moon 2026 | Sat, October 10, 11:50 a.m. EDT | Autumn |
| October First Quarter | Sun, October 18, 12:13 p.m. EDT | Autumn |
| October Full Moon 2026 | Mon, October 26, 12:12 a.m. EDT | Autumn |
Full Moons this Year in 2026
The October full moon is one of the thirteen full moons this year. The others are
- Full Moon in January 2026 was on the Jan 3rd
- Full Moon in February 2026 was on Feb 1st
- Full Moon in March 2026 was on March 3rd
- Full Moon in April 2026 is in on April 1st
- Full Moon in May 2026 is in on May 1st
- Blue Moon in May 2026 is at the end of May
- Full Moon in June 2026 is on June 29th
- Full Moon in July 2026 is on July 29th
- Full Moon in August 2026 is on August 28th
- Full Moon in September 2026 is on September 26th
- Full Moon in November 2026 is on November 24th
- Full Moon in December 2026 is on December 23rd
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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.