Full Moon blessings - October 26, 2026

Full Moon blessings - October 26, 2026

The full moon in October 2026 occurs on Monday, October 26, reaching peak illumination at 04:11–04:12 UTC (12:12 AM EDT)

 

Key Details

  • Date: October 26, 2026
  • Peak Time:
    • 04:12 UTC / 12:12 AM EDT 
  • Common Name: Hunter’s Moon, the first full moon after the Harvest Moon. 
  • Best Viewing: Evening of October 25, when the moon rises near sunset and appears full for several nights (Oct 25–27). 
  • Constellation: Aries, near stars Sheratan and Hamal. 

Additional Context

  • The October full moon is traditionally associated with hunting season due to brighter, longer moonlight aiding nighttime activity. 
  • It is not classified as a supermoon in 2026. 
  • Cultural names include Drying Rice Moon, Falling Leaves Moon, Freezing Moon, and Migrating Moon.

The October 2026 full moon is widely recognized as the Hunter’s Moon and is visible as a bright, nearly full disk for several nights around its peak.

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