Moon Phase on October 3, 2026
On Saturday, October 3, 2026 the moon was a Last Quarter, 51% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 13:25 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- New Moon
- in 7.2 days
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Moon Data for October 3, 2026
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.8%
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 370,080 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 13:25 UTC | Oct 3, 1:25 PM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About October 3, 2026
What was the moon phase on October 3, 2026?
On Saturday, October 3, 2026 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 51% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 3, 2026?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, September 26, 2026 and Monday, October 26, 2026.
Was there a new moon on October 3, 2026?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, September 11, 2026 and Saturday, October 10, 2026.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 3, 2026?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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