Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
New Moon October 2026
The New Moon in October 2026 occurs on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 17:50 CEST and stands in the zodiac sign of Libra ♎. Two weeks before the Supermoon
New Moon October 2026 — All Details
Time
17:50 CEST
Zodiac Sign
Libra ♎
Cosmic Hint
Two weeks before the Supermoon
New Moon October 2026: Highlights and Observation
What makes this New Moon special
On October 10, 2026 the Moon is about 388,000 km from Earth, slightly above the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 9th closest of 12 New Moons in 2026; the New Moon of September (377,000 km) was about 11,000 km closer, the one of November (398,000 km) will be about 10,000 km farther away.
Observing from London
On the New Moon day, October 10, the Moon rises in London at 07:11 BST and sets at 17:56, almost in step with the Sun, which is why it stays invisible. The night is moonless: dark window from sunset at 18:19 to sunrise at 07:17 (about 13 hours). Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Meteor showers and eclipses
The Draconids peak (October 8–9) is 2 days from the peak: ideal dark-sky conditions, the moonless sky reveals even faint meteors.
Stargazing & Dark Skies
Deep Sky Observation
Around New Moon, the night sky is at its darkest. Weak celestial objects such as distant galaxies, star clusters, and faint nebulae are best observed now without light pollution from the moon.
Starry Night
Perfect timing for milky way photography or deep space astrophotography. A clear sky combined with a new moon delivers outstanding celestial clarity.
Tip for October 2026
Long, dark evenings for autumn constellations: the Great Square of Pegasus and Andromeda are well placed.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon October 2026
When is the New Moon in October 2026?
Saturday, October 10, 2026, at exactly 17:50 CEST. The exact local time details can be planned in the live calendar view.
In which zodiac sign is the New Moon of October 2026?
The New Moon stands in the sign of Libra ♎.
Why is a New Moon good for stargazing?
Without moonlight, the night sky is significantly darker. Faint deep-space objects like nebulae and galaxies are much easier to see. Moonlight can wash out thousands of stars that are visible during a new moon.
What is worth observing during the October 2026 New Moon?
Long, dark evenings for autumn constellations: the Great Square of Pegasus and Andromeda are well placed.
How far away is the Moon at the October 2026 New Moon?
On October 10, 2026 the Moon is about 388,000 km from Earth, slightly above the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 9th closest of 12 New Moons in 2026; the New Moon of September (377,000 km) was about 11,000 km closer, the one of November (398,000 km) will be about 10,000 km farther away.
Can I see meteors around the New Moon of October 2026?
The Draconids peak (October 8–9) is 2 days from the peak: ideal dark-sky conditions, the moonless sky reveals even faint meteors.