Principal phases in October 2027
| Phase | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| First quarter | ||
| Full moon | ||
| Last quarter | ||
| New moon |
In October 2027: first quarter on October 7, full moon on October 15, last quarter on October 22, and new moon on October 29. The dates and times follow Universal Time until your browser converts them to your own time zone, so a phase that falls near midnight can land on the day before or after where you live.
The full moon of October is traditionally called the Hunter's Moon. That night the Moon is 389,926 km from Earth.
For stars, meteors and the Milky Way, the darkest nights run from October 26 to November 1, around the new moon, when the Moon stays out of the evening sky.