Hunter's Moon: Your Guide to the Next Full Moon in October

The Hunter's Moon, the October 2023 full moon, is set to appear on October 28. Named for its historical significance, this full moon was traditionally used by hunters to track game as they prepared for winter. The moon phases for October 2023 are: Last Quarter on Oct. 6, New Moon on Oct. 14, First Quarter on Oct. 22, and Full Moon on Oct. 28. There will not be a full moon on Halloween, but the moon will be approximately 90% illuminated. The next full moons after October are on Nov. 27 and Dec. 26.