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October 2026 new moon: Saturday 10 October in Libra

The October new moon is exact on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 15:51 UTC, with the Moon and the Sun together in Libra.

Meaning

A new moon in Libra begins a negotiation, a partnership, or the repair of something that went unsaid. It works best when you name what you want before asking what they want, which is the step Libra usually skips.

Rituals

  • Set 1–3 intentions you can act on within 48 hours
  • Clear digital or physical clutter in one small area
  • Light a candle and name what you are calling in

Journal prompts

  • What do I want to begin without needing instant proof?
  • Which habit would change everything if I stayed consistent?
  • What would feel like self-respect this week?

Every new moon of 2026

MonthDateSign
January18 January 2026Capricorn
February17 February 2026Aquarius
March19 March 2026Pisces
April17 April 2026Aries
May16 May 2026Taurus
June15 June 2026Gemini
July14 July 2026Cancer
August12 August 2026Leo
September11 September 2026Virgo
October (this page)10 October 2026Libra
November9 November 2026Scorpio
December9 December 2026Sagittarius

Dates are Universal Time (UT). A station close to midnight can fall on the previous day in the Americas and on the next day in Europe.

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Questions about the October 2026 new moon

When is the October 2026 new moon?

Saturday 10 October 2026, at 15:51 UTC — the moment the Moon and the Sun meet at the same degree of Libra. Nothing is visible that night, which is why the date is computed rather than observed.

What sign is the October new moon in?

Libra, the sign the Sun is passing through. A new moon is a conjunction, so the two bodies always share it, and it moves on by one sign each month.

What time is the October new moon where I am?

15:51 UTC in Universal Time, which is one instant everywhere. New York runs five hours behind it, Madrid one or two ahead, Buenos Aires three; if it falls close to midnight your local date sits a day either side of 10 October 2026.

When is the next new moon after this one?

9 November 2026, in Scorpio. New moons repeat every 29 or 30 days, and the table above lists all of them for 2026.

What should I do on the October 2026 new moon?

Start one thing and keep it small enough to survive the week. The usual practice is to write one to three intentions within a day of 15:51 UTC and take a first step inside forty-eight hours, with Libra setting the tone. Endings belong to the full moon a fortnight later.