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October 8, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on October 8 has an illumination of 32%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On October 8 the Moon is 23.88 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Illumination: 32%
Moon Age: 23.88 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,580.11 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,453,766.40 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
October 08, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:11 Leo 43
Mercury:06 Libra 59
Venus:29 Leo 55
Mars:27 Libra 50
Jupiter:13 Taurus 41 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 06 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 25 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 45 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 20 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 36
Chiron:17 Aries 47 Rx
Ceres:09 Scorpio 47
Pallas:11 Libra 32
Juno:26 Leo 19
Vesta:05 Cancer 25
Eris:24 Aries 48 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
October 08, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:11 Leo 43
Mercury:06 Libra 59
Venus:29 Leo 55
Mars:27 Libra 50
Jupiter:13 Taurus 41 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 06 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 25 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 45 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 20 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 36
Chiron:17 Aries 47 Rx
Ceres:09 Scorpio 47
Pallas:11 Libra 32
Juno:26 Leo 19
Vesta:05 Cancer 25
Eris:24 Aries 48 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
8 October 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:07 Leo 16
Mercury:06 Libra 20
Venus:29 Leo 36
Mars:27 Libra 35
Jupiter:13 Taurus 43 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 07 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 26 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 45 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 21 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 34
Chiron:17 Aries 48 Rx
Ceres:09 Scorpio 37
Pallas:11 Libra 22
Juno:26 Leo 09
Vesta:05 Cancer 21
Eris:24 Aries 48 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:4
Fixed:6
Mutable:3
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, October 8 to Saturday, October 14, 2023

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes
All Signs
This week Mars moves into Scorpio for the next six weeks, making everyone more intense and bolder. (Last time this happened was Nov./Dec. 2021.) Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Solar eclipse in Libra will be our best chance all year to make resolutions about how to improve our closest relationships. How can we get better at negotiating? How can we make peace with someone? The aim is to create more harmony in our lives. Speaking of creating more harmony in our world, Marie Kondo a Libra, says, “The trick is to choose what to keep, not what to throw out.” That’s her secret. I’ve also heard: “Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.” (I don’t have time to think about that. Off to do my walking lunges.)
Aries (March 21-April 19)
The trick to navigating this week is to make it to Wednesday. This is because Monday and Tuesday are downright grumpy and prone to arguments with coworkers and customers. Things might also be dicey dealing with pets or pet-related situations. Even something related to your health might provoke an argument. Perhaps someone will nag you about unhealthy habits? (Grrr.) Or perhaps you will feel frustrated with healthcare people who are trying to help you. By Wednesday, all is good. Relief! Your sex drive is strong. Relations with partners and close friends are great. It will be a particularly good time to negotiate issues about inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property – including insurance matters. You’re on it!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The first few days of this week are challenging, especially dealing with kids. With younger kids, be skilful at handling hissy fits and meltdowns. With older kids, be patient, tolerant and reasonable. Resist the temptation to take control and win a power struggle. “It’s my way or the highway.” If your kids are in their 20s, now is the time for them to move out while they know everything. Likewise, romance will be in the toilet for the first two days — arguments and hurt feelings. By Wednesday, the clouds blow away and everything is hunky-dory! Go figure. You will be productive at work, in fact, get ready to roll up your sleeves and be hands-on. Fun-filled invitations to sports events and social outings will delight. Recap: After Tuesday, it’s a great week!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
The first two days of this week are downright grumpy, especially with family members, parents, bosses and authority figures. Issues will irk you. (It’s hard to keep your shirt on when you want to get something off your chest.) Be encouraged by the knowledge that when you make it to Wednesday, the rest of the week is smooth sailing. Enjoy entertaining at home this week. It’s a particularly fun-filled week with opportunities to socialize, enjoy Happy Hour, sports events and fun outings. Romance will flourish. Nevertheless, you’ll be productive and get a lot done because you have the energy and drive to work hard. Therefore, be patient on Monday and Tuesday. Hey, that’s just 48 hours.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Be careful for the first two days of this week because this is when there is a mildly accident-prone time for you. Accidents don’t have to happen during this window but you might be distracted because you’re irritated with someone; and once you’re angry or grumpy, you automatically create a bubble that is just waiting for an accident to happen. The simple solution is to keep your cool and be patient because by Wednesday, you’re laughing! Then you enter into a new realm where life will flow more easily, everything will be more easy-going and people will be happy to see your face. Home entertainment, family discussions plus home improvements will be positive choices later in the week. Competitive sports will appeal.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Tiptoe through the tulips until Wednesday this week because financial arguments or disappointments about purchases, possessions or money arrangements might be one reason why you find yourself at odds with someone else. It’s a grumpy time! But lo! What news from yonder modem breaks? Ah ha! Confirmation that from Wednesday onwards, the rest of the week is grand. Short trips, appointments, errands and discussions with others will be upbeat. You’ll put out extra energy at home to create order out of chaos. Furthermore, you will make a great impression on others because people will see you as a winner! (It’s important to look good at a distance.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Hold your breath for the first two days this week because this will be a challenging window of time for you to relate to others, especially those who are closest to you. (However, authority figures might be prickly, too.) The secret is to make it until Wednesday because from then on, it’s a pleasant, productive week. You’ll have excellent moneymaking ideas; and you’ll be convincing if you need others to jump on board. You will also be able to influence others. You can teach them or encourage them to be the best they can be. Continue to look for travel opportunities, as well as ways to get further education because this is a fabulous year for you to expand your world. You’re going places!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Difficulties with work colleagues and authority figures might occur at the beginning of the week. Likewise, hidden love affairs and issues related to your health might also create some angst. But this is simply for Monday and Tuesday because by Wednesday, things improve remarkably and the rest of the week is smooth sailing. Meanwhile, you’re strong right now because both the Sun and Mercury are in your sign. Make sure you don’t throw your weight around, especially at the beginning of the week. (Not really your style.) You will be wise and careful with financial decisions this week. In fact, with everything that you do, you will be focused and cautious. You want to be prudent. You will ask yourself, “How useful is this? Or “What good is it?”
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Be patient with friends at the beginning of the week on Monday and Tuesday because this is when you will feel stressed dealing with others. They might be critical. You might feel isolated or left out. (It could be anything.) Do not take this seriously because by Wednesday, the clouds will disappear. In fact, this will be a wonderfully productive week for you because Mars is now in your sign, dancing with stern Saturn, which makes you disciplined, controlled, cautious and careful. (A bit like a Sherman tank.) Obviously, this will lead to excellent productivity and accomplishments. You’ll be like the wise carpenter: “Measure twice, cut once.”
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
On Monday and Tuesday this week, be patient when dealing with parents, bosses and the police because there will be challenges. This is a very poor time to ask for permission or approval. (“Talk to the hand!”) Ideally, give authority figures a wide berth at the beginning of the week because your interactions with them will be frustrating, and possibly, regrettable. By Wednesday, your popularity shines and time spent with younger people will be rejuvenating. Meanwhile, you might do something behind the scenes to strengthen family relationships or to work on needed repairs at home.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The key to your survival at the beginning of this week is to avoid controversial subjects, especially religion and politics. This is because Monday and Tuesday are challenging days! You might also deal with problems related to college or universities, medicine, the law and anything to do with publishing and the media. (Whew!) However, by Wednesday, you’re back in control. People will admire you because the Sun is still at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. You will likely take the helm or lead a group in some fashion. You will particularly be successful dealing with group or team competitions or perhaps with a friend. You will shine!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Tread carefully at the beginning of the week when squabbles about money, shared property, debt, inheritances or the responsibilities you have for someone might create angst or challenging situations. (But this is only for Monday and Tuesday.) By Wednesday, your sense of adventure returns and you’re eager to travel and try new things! You will also enjoy study and the exploration of ideas, perhaps related to medicine, the law, publishing or the media. Your ambition is strong and very focused. You won’t waste efforts with distractions. You’re on your game because you know what you want and you’re going after it. Do take timeout to do something different, inventive and bizarre because after all, you are an Aquarian.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Be extra patient with partners and close friends at the beginning of this week (Monday and Tuesday) because this is when your closest relationships will be stressed. By Wednesday, the mood has shifted. Suddenly, your approach to fun and pleasure will be passionate and intense. You’ll be especially eager to travel and explore the world. And if you can’t jump on a plane, you can explore your neighbourhood by doing different things, meeting new people, and seeing places you’ve never visited before. It’s surprising how much our own backyard can hold secrets and stimulating discoveries. One only has to look! Your optimism is the key to your charm this week.
October 7, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on October 7 has an illumination of 41%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On October 7 the Moon is 22.98 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Illumination: 41%
Moon Age: 22.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,205.18 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,496,773.00 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
October 07, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:29 Cancer 48
Mercury:05 Libra 13
Venus:29 Leo 05
Mars:27 Libra 10
Jupiter:13 Taurus 47 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 08 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 27 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 46 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 23 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 30
Chiron:17 Aries 50 Rx
Ceres:09 Scorpio 21
Pallas:11 Libra 05
Juno:25 Leo 52
Vesta:05 Cancer 15
Eris:24 Aries 48 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
October 07, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:28 Cancer 48
Mercury:05 Libra 04
Venus:29 Leo 00
Mars:27 Libra 06
Jupiter:13 Taurus 47 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 08 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 27 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 46 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 23 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 29
Chiron:17 Aries 50 Rx
Ceres:09 Scorpio 19
Pallas:11 Libra 03
Juno:25 Leo 50
Vesta:05 Cancer 14
Eris:24 Aries 48 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
7 October 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:25 Cancer 18
Mercury:04 Libra 33
Venus:28 Leo 46
Mars:26 Libra 55
Jupiter:13 Taurus 49 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 09 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 27 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 47 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 24 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 27
Chiron:17 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:09 Scorpio 12
Pallas:10 Libra 55
Juno:25 Leo 43
Vesta:05 Cancer 11
Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:3
October 6, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Last Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side will be dark. For those of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. Also called a Third Quarter phase, it will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Last Quarter Phase
The Last Quarter on October 6 has an illumination of 51%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On October 6 the Moon is 22.07 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Illumination: 51%
Moon Age: 22.07 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,977.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,539,797.37 km
Useful Moon Resources
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
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Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
October 06, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:17 Cancer 44
Mercury:03 Libra 27
Venus:28 Leo 15
Mars:26 Libra 29
Jupiter:13 Taurus 53 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 11 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 28 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 48 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 26 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 23
Chiron:17 Aries 52 Rx
Ceres:08 Scorpio 56
Pallas:10 Libra 38
Juno:25 Leo 26
Vesta:05 Cancer 05
Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:3
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Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
October 06, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:16 Cancer 43
Mercury:03 Libra 18
Venus:28 Leo 11
Mars:26 Libra 26
Jupiter:13 Taurus 53 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 11 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 48 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 26 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 22
Chiron:17 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:08 Scorpio 54
Pallas:10 Libra 36
Juno:25 Leo 24
Vesta:05 Cancer 04
Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:3
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Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
6 October 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:13 Cancer 09
Mercury:02 Libra 47
Venus:27 Leo 56
Mars:26 Libra 14
Jupiter:13 Taurus 55 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 12 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 48 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 27 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 20
Chiron:17 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:08 Scorpio 46
Pallas:10 Libra 28
Juno:25 Leo 16
Vesta:05 Cancer 01
Eris:24 Aries 49 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:3
October 5, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on October 5 has an illumination of 61%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On October 5 the Moon is 21.14 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Illumination: 61%
Moon Age: 21.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 394,019.30 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,582,826.75 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
October 05, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:05 Cancer 27
Mercury:01 Libra 41
Venus:27 Leo 26
Mars:25 Libra 49
Jupiter:13 Taurus 59 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 14 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 30 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 49 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 29 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 16
Chiron:17 Aries 55 Rx
Ceres:08 Scorpio 31
Pallas:10 Libra 10
Juno:24 Leo 59
Vesta:04 Cancer 55
Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
October 05, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:04 Cancer 25
Mercury:01 Libra 32
Venus:27 Leo 22
Mars:25 Libra 46
Jupiter:13 Taurus 59 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 14 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 30 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 50 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 29 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 16
Chiron:17 Aries 55 Rx
Ceres:08 Scorpio 28
Pallas:10 Libra 08
Juno:24 Leo 57
Vesta:04 Cancer 54
Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
5 October 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:00 Cancer 46
Mercury:01 Libra 01
Venus:27 Leo 07
Mars:25 Libra 34
Jupiter:14 Taurus 01 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 15 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 31 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 50 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 30 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 14
Chiron:17 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:08 Scorpio 21
Pallas:10 Libra 00
Juno:24 Leo 49
Vesta:04 Cancer 51
Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:3
October 5, 2023 Daily and Birthday Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 2:30 AM to 9 AM EDT today (until 6 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
An older family member might have excellent advice for you today. Certainly, it won’t hurt to listen. Privately, you might also do some serious thinking about the future regarding your home and family. Why not jot down some possible goals?
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is an excellent day to study and learn something because you have a disciplined mind. You won’t overlook details; furthermore, you have the mental endurance and focus to finish what you begin. Discussions with others will be practical about serious matters.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a solid day for finances because you’re in a sensible frame of mind. If shopping, you will buy long-lasting, practical items. If you can get financial advice from someone older – give it serious consideration. You might impress a boss with your conscientious attitude today.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today you have a strong respect for rules, regulations and your duties. You’re willing to do whatever is expected of you, especially in practical terms. This is why your own physical comforts and needs will seem to be relatively less important. You’re going to get the job done!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is the perfect day to work alone or behind the scenes. In fact, it’s an excellent day to do any kind of research because you have the right mindset to pursue what you need to find. You won’t overlook details. You’ll be like a dog with a bone.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Discussions with friends and members of groups will probably be about serious, practical matters today. This is a very good day to think, in serious terms, about what you want for yourself in the future. What are your goals? Don’t hesitate to share your hopes with someone else to get their feedback.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today an important discussion might take place, especially with someone older or more experienced. This person might even be your parent or a boss? In any event, people notice you today, and there’s a strong chance they will know that this discussion is taking place.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is the perfect day to do some serious studying and learn something that is important. You won’t mind it all. In fact, it will please you to focus on something in a meaningful way. You might also have the energy to make future travel plans, which require attention to detail.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is a good day to check details about wills, inheritances, shared property, insurance issues and banking matters. Someone older or more experienced might have advice for you? In any event, you have the patience and mental focus to make great headway in these areas today. Bravo!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
A serious discussion with a close friend, spouse or partner might take place today, which is a good thing. Close relationships require definitions of boundaries and expectations. There might also be discussions about shared expenses and the division of labour.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You’ll find it easy to work hard and accomplish a lot today because you will put your work ahead of your personal wants. This is because you have a strong sense of duty today and you are willing to tackle whatever needs to be done.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This is an excellent day to teach children. It’s also a good day to practice or hone a particular technique whether it’s related to the arts, for example music, or sports. This is because you will find it easy to be disciplined and persistent.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Kate Winslet (1975) shares your birthday today. You are a generous person with strong convictions. You can’t do enough to help. You fight for and defend the rights of others. This is the year to create solid foundations in your life. Take charge of your health. Exercise is important. Work, stay grounded and levelheaded.

Aries (March 21-April 19)
You are probably going to notice that it becomes easier to work in a team now and that there are shared actions in which you can perform better when you have a plan.
Benefit from the help and mindset of the ones you’re working with because it will also help you improve your skills. Leave some matters in the hands of others and don’t worry too much of them.
You can also enjoy this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You are passionate about a million things at once in general but this time it seems you are able to focus your interest on just one thing so this might seem important.
However, it seems that you are also going to cooperate with others so be careful about their feelings as well. Try to make you better understood in order to avoid any confusion.
You can also enjoy this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You are loyal and loving and it seems that it is time for your qualities to be recognized. For the committed natives this automatically translates to them having an amazing time with their loved ones whilst the single natives are going to benefit from attracting in their lives people just as kind and caring as they are.
It is also a time to draw a few conclusions in this life territory.
You can also enjoy this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You seem preoccupied about your health more than ever and this will also translate into you taking better care for your body than you usually do.
It is a great moment to start a diet or take on a healthy habit but try not to rush into too many things at once because you might not be able to keep track of all the good habits you want to implement.
You can also enjoy this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today you are strongly advised to keep a clear track of how much you are spending and to make sure you also understand the effects of your purchases.
This is a time when you need to envision what is going to happen to you later on and to start taking measures to adapt to whatever you feel you are going to be facing.
You can also enjoy this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Direction is all towards family today and it seems that this will definitely be the only area of life in which you are going to feel most comfortable.
It is a good thing to pour your heart out for once and to have an honest talk with those you care about. It’s a great time to discover something different or to catch up with what everyone has been doing.
You can also enjoy this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today you might want to be very careful with your choice of words and the way you implement your decisions because it seems that most people are going to display some sort of grudge against you.
It is important to be impartial and to take responsibility whenever things seem to go a little off track because this is when you will be most needed.
You can also enjoy this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You might want to consider a few factors in relation to the way you interact with people around you because you seem to keep entering some awkward situations.
If there are any unresolved issues between you and other people please make sure you try and mend things and don’t forget that the easiest way is by telling the truth.
You can also enjoy this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You need to regain your desire to do new things as you seem a bit stuck in your usual ways and you also prefer the comfort of routine.
You need to get out of this zone and challenge yourself if you want to feel something more. You might also want to consider that the boredom you are feeling could be connected with this reluctance of yours for trying something new.
You can also enjoy this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are in a great physical condition but this cannot be said about your mental state unfortunately. Don’t think of anything serious but you still feel down and it is hard for you to get to the cause of your distress.
You might want to take some time in solitude and have some reflection of what has been happening to you lately.
You can also enjoy this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today you might feel as if everyone is against you and yes, some things are unfair and you need to see them from a different perspective.
Maybe there are indeed some people that are trying to back stab you but in most cases you are the one who’s making things worse for yourself as you should be interacting with such people at a different level.
You can also enjoy this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
If you’ve concentrated your attention more on the professional side then you should try and change perspective for a bit and focus on your personal life instead.
This isn’t actually a free pass to go and have fun but more likely a prompt to have an introspective moment and then switch towards those close to you for a good word.
You can also enjoy this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY from WOTC!!
May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to along with a little left for fun than the past year! Plus a lot of positive energy in everything you do!
As a Libra born on October 5th, tolerance is an important lesson in your life, especially during your young years when you may be more harsh and direct. You are flirting with risk although at heart you are very stable and enjoy comfort.
You also are one of the most understanding people out there and will move mountains, if needed, to show your support to those you love. Get ready to better understand your horoscope personality below.
The zodiac sign for October 5 is Libra.
Astrological symbol: Scales. This symbolizes the balanced and tactful nature of these natives. It influences people born between September 23 and October 22 when the Sun is in Libra, the seventh zodiac sign.
The Libra Constellation is located between Virgo to the West and Scorpio to the East and it doesn’t have any first magnitude stars. It is spread on an area of 538 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +65° to -90°.
The Latin name for the Scales, the October 5 zodiac sign is Libra. The Spanish name it Libra while the Greeks call it Zichos.
Opposite sign: Aries. It is considered that partnerships of any kind between the Libra and Aries sun sign people are the best in the zodiac and highlight nicety and bravery.
Modality: Cardinal. This quality shows the positive nature of those born on October 5 and their affection and read markability in taking life as it is.
Ruling house: The seventh house. This means a place that puts great interest on partnerships and the importance of having the best people around. This is somehow the life quest of Libras and this is what they need to be satisfied.
Ruling body: Venus. This combination suggests generosity and assertiveness. The Venus glyph is composed by the circle of spirit and the cross of matter. Venus is also representative for the pleasure of these natives’ existences.
Element: Air. This is the element of those who design and engage their lives by linking everything together. Is said to benefit people born on October 5 and influences their relationship with the other elements, for example in association with fire, it heats the situation up.
Lucky day: Wednesday. This timid day for those born under Libra is ruled by Mercury thus symbolizes passage and impartiality.
Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 11, 17, 26.
Motto: “I balance!”
More Information:
People born on October 5 loved to be cared for and they reciprocate all the affection they get. They are selfless and balanced, often perceived as graceful and eloquent although at times they are also quite aloof and distant, preferring quiet places. They have a sensible and peaceful nature and they try to avoid any kind of disruption in their lives as much as they avoid having to deal with mediocrity and lack of seriousness.
Positive traits: These natives have a pleasant way of living life, they are innovative and charming. You can most likely find them in quite an enthusiastic mood as they are optimistic beings. They are at peace with themselves or if not, they often search for balance in their lives and the lives of those close to them. They take in consideration solutions that others don’t see but they are often too circumspect to go along with their intuition.
Negative traits: Libra needs to learn to not be so tolerant and acceptable with everyone as some people might disappoint them on the way. Not everyone carries the best intentions. Those born on this day are timid and overly calculated. Their life can turn into a long routine unless they take some risks and have some fun. Despite their fame of being the most understanding and considerate people, they are sometimes intolerant, fastidious and over controlling.
Love and Compatibility
They are enthusiastic lovers, full of ideas and eager to spend all their time with their loved one. Sometimes they are prone to controlling behavior and jealousy fits. Freedom lover, they have an immense love for change and adventure and will experience many love relationships in their life that they will consider important. If they settle for one person, they will probably be hard to understand and they will still be governed by selfishness. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 2nd, 8th, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th and 29th.
October 5 Zodiac people are very attracted to the other air signs: Gemini and Aquarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Libra is constantly seeking for excitement in the shape of a humorous and creative partner who can bring some enthusiasm in their lives and the most suitable to offer them this is the native from Aquarius. Libra is thought to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Libra, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Lucky color
Blue is the color said to be representative for Libra people born with October 5.
Blue is a hue that indicates soothing characteristics and peacefulness. This zodiac color is advised to be used in accessories and items of clothing.
People with blue as sign color tend to sometimes use their emotions when faced with important decisions, however they rarely get overwhelmed and let emotions completely take over. This hue, whether it is in a pale or a dark shade suggests and sooths the harmonious and attentive nature of the native in Libra.
Other colors that suit Libra natives are pink and green.
Representative birthstone
The calming Opal is the birthstone that is considered lucky for those Libra natives with October 5.
Opal presents a precious stone that reflects clarity and sincerity. This zodiac birthstone should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.
This gemstone is said to relax and induce physical visions. It is thought to unleash the creative genius and might help Libra express their emotions and ideas in a clearer and convincing way. Its name derives from the Greek “opallos” which means “to change color”.
Another gemstone considered influential for Libra natives is Jade. It suggests practical intelligence.
Characteristic flower
The lucky flower for those born under the October 5 is represented by Rose.
This plant is known to symbolize loyalty and dependability. This zodiac flower should be used in decorative items in the places these natives spend time.
White roses mean purity, red roses sensuality and yellow roses jealousy and so on for the other shades of roses. This flower can be found during midspring to fall.
Other plants indicated for Libra are the flowers of all fruit trees.
Symbolic metal
The metal considered to be representative for Libra natives with October 5 is Bronze.
Bronze symbolizes hard earned wealth and wisdom. The zodiac metal could be used in accessories and jewelry items.
Bronze is not only related to monetary wealth but also to arts and warfare. It is thought to influence knowledge and advancement of a whole generation. It was thought to influence progress and human civilization.
Another metal considered beneficial for Libra natives is Copper.
Characteristics
Being born on the 5th day of the month shows adaptability, restlessness and a permanent search for novelty. The numerology for October 5 is 5. This number reveals an active person, task oriented and boasting with life experience. Those Libra associated with number 5 are proactive people with great time management skills as they seem to never need any rest.
October is the second autumn month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing all that autumn has to offer from harvest to heavy rain. Those born in October are orderly and decisive. October 5 Zodiac people are dependable and modest. The symbols for October include the Aquamarine and Opal as gemstones and the Calendula as plant. The name of this month comes from the Latin “octo”.
What statistics say
Libra is said to be the fifth zodiac sign on the list of most commonly met to least common signs in the horoscope. As a sign of positive meaning, with enchanting energy, this is also of masculine symbolism and an odd numbered sign. This is defining for extrovert natives who are charming and quite imprecise. An archetype often used when talking about this sign is the Peacemaker. Libra is also the sign with most chances to have a happy marriage.
Famous people born on October 5 under the Libra zodiac sign: Chester A. Arthur, Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, Nicky Hilton and Daniel Baldwin.

If you were born on October 5, you have a strong sense of right and wrong! Good and evil are as clear as black and white to you. It boggles your mind how others, including friends and family, see so much gray when it comes to being a good person. Many of your loved ones come to you for advice. This isn’t because they think you won’t judge them (because you will), but mostly because you are very honest, direct, and explain things in a wise and calm way. Continue to avoid getting angry at those who make mistakes, and you’ll be a seriously good influence!
October 05 Libra at Their Best: Just, pure, kind
October 05 Libra at Their Worst: Judgmental, bothered, detached
What to Wear: Go trendy, but not too flashy. Libra will be watching the crowd and silently critiquing everyone’s ability to keep up with style and elegance.
What to Eat: Keep it healthy — you don’t have to go as far as no carb, gluten-free and vegan, but some meatless dishes and low-fat fare will be greatly appreciated.
Who to Invite: Restrict your list to the more refined people in the crowd. Libra doesn’t like noise, arguments or lewd behavior … unless it’s in their bedroom.
Where to Go: The newest, trendiest club or restaurant you can find.

OCTOBER 5 birthday horoscope predicts that you may not be so willing to compromise. The zodiac sign for this October 5th birthday is Libra – The Scales. You are spiritual beings and are wise. You are responsible but like having fun. You do not like to get into unwanted fights or arguments.
The October 5th birthday personality is also a proud person who stands on his or her political beliefs. Moreover, you are a thoughtful individual who is always going out of your way to help people. You seem to have the courage of a saint.
Your friends and family are always talking about how you are there for them providing the needed support. They come to you because you are strong and seem not to be surprised at anything you tell them.
This Libra birthday person normally won’t judge people on their mistakes or shortcomings but rather encourage people and lift them up. Often, you put your family and some of your friend’s needs before your own. Although they are appreciative, you need to think of yourself more.
The October 5 horoscope predicts that you love nature and its beauty. It’s like having serenity in a bottle. You need to explore and to be free. Those birthday characteristics are what makes you a knowledgeable person in ways that most humans cannot comprehend. You are likely to be successful because of it.
Being determined and mindful of what they want out of life, this October 5 birthday personality will stay focused on their goals. Your attitude is that you don’t need anyone’s help. You can handle any situation that comes your way. About your feelings, you can sometimes be insecure, and you don’t allow yourself to be vulnerable to others.
The October 5 astrology suggests that there are chances that you like to talk and you are good at stirring up fascinating conversations. Additionally, you have a good ear. When you have the company of someone who shares the same interests, you can talk for days.
However, you are open to those with different views and opinions. As a Libra born on this zodiac birthday, you don’t make your relationship the number one priority. This could be disappointing to your partner.
On the other hand, you can be a great parent. You take with you the values that your parents treasured as you had fond memories of your childhood. The way you were raised has a great deal to do with the person you are today, and frankly, you love yourself.
As far as your health goes, people born on an October 5 birthday, are not worried about it. You have never been overweight, and chances are, you will never be. You are just too active to gain any weight to speak of.
The October 5 zodiac predicts that it doesn’t seem to matter what you eat, but you maintain a semi-healthy menu. The only problem that could be perceived is that you can’t seem to relax. You feel that if you are idle, then something is left undone. Stress is a killer. Please be advised to get regular check-ups.
You have a good instinct when it comes to choosing the right nest eggs. More so, you don’t feel it necessary to spend your money just because you have it. You know what you need to eat and what you don’t.
The October 5 astrology also suggests that your business sense could possibly lead you into careers such as public relations, or even advertising and marketing.
Due to your social contacts, this goal could be straightforward to achieve. Then again, you find social work worthwhile and motivating. Whatever you want to do, you can do it, make sure it is something you enjoy doing.
The October 5 zodiac suggests that you are especially dedicated to helping others and making a change. As you are humble, you don’t need any awards for doing so. Although you take life seriously, you like to have fun.
Typically, this Libran lives and let lives without throwing stones. However, you stay focused as you are governed by your instincts and don’t let your love life interfere with your goals. Whatever you decide to do will have a positive impact on someone’s life. But you should not make things stress you out to the point where you cannot sleep at night.
Famous People And Celebrities Born On October 5
Neil Degrasse, Grant Hill, Allen Ludden, Bernie Mac, Jesse Palmer, Parminder Nagra, Cody Zeller
See: Famous Celebrities Born On October 5
This Day That Year – October 5 In History
1875 – San Francisco’s Market Street Palace Hotel open and ready for business.
1916 – Hitler injured.
1945 – Live on the radio presents “Meet the Press.”
1954 – The eastern half of the United States is hit by Hurricane Hazel.
October 5 Tula Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
October 5 Chinese Zodiac DOG
October 5 Birthday Planet
Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes the pleasures that money can buy us.
October 5 Birthday Symbols
The Scales Are The Symbol For The Libra Zodiac Sign
October 5 Birthday Tarot Card
Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hierophant. This card symbolizes conformity to the rules and regulations laid down by society. The Minor Arcana cards are Three of Swords and Queen of Swords
October 5 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility
You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This is a true case of opposites attract.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Capricorn: This relationship is not a winner and will break up in the long run.
See Also:
October 5 Lucky Number
Number 4 – This number stands for order, self-control, determination, and justice.
Number 5 – This is a number associated with non-attachment, opportunity, sympathy, and intelligence.
Read about: Birthday Numerology
Lucky Colors For October 5 Birthday
Yellow: This is a color of communication, inquisitiveness, visibility, and self-worth.
Blue: This is a color that stands for sincerity, public speaking, reliability, and spirituality.
Lucky Days For October 5 Birthday
Sunday – This day ruled by Sun is a good day to take a look at your intentions and see where your true commitments lie in.
Wednesday – This day ruled by Mercury is symbolic of taking a look at the fine print and thinking with a rational mind.
October 5 Birthstone Opal
Opal is a gemstone that symbolizes good dreams, romance, psychic ability, and self-esteem.
Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On October 5th
An expensive bottle of cologne for the man and biography of her favorite hero for the woman.
A Laugh for Today

A groaner laugh I know but it is a peek at the dry humor I enjoy
October 4, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on October 4 has an illumination of 70%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On October 4 the Moon is 20.18 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Illumination: 70%
Moon Age: 20.18 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,502.80 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,625,848.39 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
October 04, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:22 Gemini 52
Mercury:29 Virgo 55
Venus:26 Leo 37
Mars:25 Libra 09
Jupiter:14 Taurus 05 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 16 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 51 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 32 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 09
Chiron:17 Aries 58 Rx
Ceres:08 Scorpio 05
Pallas:09 Libra 43
Juno:24 Leo 33
Vesta:04 Cancer 44
Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:4
Fixed:5
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
October 04, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:21 Gemini 49
Mercury:29 Virgo 46
Venus:26 Leo 33
Mars:25 Libra 06
Jupiter:14 Taurus 05 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 17 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 51 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 58
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 33 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 09
Chiron:17 Aries 58 Rx
Ceres:08 Scorpio 03
Pallas:09 Libra 41
Juno:24 Leo 30
Vesta:04 Cancer 43
Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:4
Fixed:5
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
4 October 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:18 Gemini 04
Mercury:29 Virgo 16
Venus:26 Leo 19
Mars:24 Libra 54
Jupiter:14 Taurus 07 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 18 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 33 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 52 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 57
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 33 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 07
Chiron:17 Aries 59 Rx
Ceres:07 Scorpio 56
Pallas:09 Libra 33
Juno:24 Leo 23
Vesta:04 Cancer 40
Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:4
Fixed:5
Mutable:5
October 2023 Gardening by the Moon Phase
October 2023 Garden Calendar Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com
Please read this first:
1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:
Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.
- a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
- b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days
Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.
2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)
There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:
- a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
- b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac
Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.
Moon Sign is calculated according to: Sidereal Zodiac

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Moon Phase | Gardening by the Moon Phase |
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 2 Mon |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 3 Tue |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 4 Wed |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 5 Thu |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 6 Fri |
Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 7 Sat |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 8 Sun |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 9 Mon |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 10 Tue
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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| Oct 11 Wed |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 12 Thu |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 13 Fri |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 14 Sat |
NEW MOON at 17:54 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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| Oct 15 Sun |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 16 Mon |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 18 Wed |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 19 Thu |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 20 Fri |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 21 Sat |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 22 Sun |
First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 23 Mon |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 24 Tue |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 25 Wed |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 26 Thu |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 27 Fri |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 28 Sat |
FULL MOON at 20:23 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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| Oct 29 Sun |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 30 Mon |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 31 Tue |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend |
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Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend |
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NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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SPRAYING DAYS
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Moon Sign is calculated according to: Tropical Zodiac

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Moon Phase | Gardening by the Moon Phase |
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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| Oct 1 Sun |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 2 Mon |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 3 Tue |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 4 Wed |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 5 Thu |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 6 Fri |
Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 7 Sat |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 8 Sun |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 9 Mon |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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| Oct 11 Wed |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 12 Thu |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 13 Fri |
Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Oct 14 Sat |
NEW MOON at 17:54 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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| Oct 15 Sun |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 16 Mon |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 17 Tue |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 18 Wed |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 19 Thu |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 20 Fri |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 21 Sat |
Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 22 Sun |
First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 23 Mon |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 24 Tue |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 25 Wed |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 26 Thu |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 27 Fri |
Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Oct 28 Sat |
FULL MOON at 20:23 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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| Oct 29 Sun |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Oct 30 Mon |
Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
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Leaf days (Water Element)
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NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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SPRAYING DAYS
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All October Holidays in 2023
Source: www.holidayscalendar.com
For whatever reason this calendar does not include Pagan holidays.
October 2023 Retrograde Planets
Source: www.astrologyanswers.com
Pluto Retrograde: May 1 – October 10, 2023
Starts at: 0 degrees Aquarius
Enters Capricorn: June 11, 2023
Ends at: 27 degrees Capricorn
Signs most impacted: Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius
This is the first retrograde with Pluto in Aquarius, and we’re focusing on major transformations that impact our future. We’re not just hoping and dreaming. We’re acting thanks to Pluto.
Major changes may have already begun by then, and Pluto retrograde can allow us to adjust to some of this. Some developments may have come out of nowhere, and we have to be flexible.
With the retrograde bringing back Pluto in Capricorn, this can bring some energy back to transforming our institutions, governments, and structures all around us. This has been a big focus for over a decade, and Pluto at the end of Capricorn gives us one last shot and helps us to wrap things up and get it done.
Saturn Retrograde: June 17 – November 4, 2023
Starts at: 7 degrees Pisces
Ends at: 0 degrees Pisces
Signs most impacted: Capricorn, Pisces
The Saturn retrograde for 2023 comes entirely in Pisces, a new sign for Saturn.
Saturn retrograde can be quite karmic, and Pisces is a karmic sign, so this can be a highly karmic period where we’re not only in tune with the subtle energies around us but also more aware of the path we should be on.
This Saturn retrograde can be excellent for releasing karmic baggage, energetic sludge, and emotional issues. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and is associated with endings, so take time to reflect and be introspective, connect to your subconscious, and see what you can let go of.
Neptune Retrograde: June 30 – December 6, 2023
Starts at: 27 degrees Pisces
Ends at: 24 degrees Pisces
Signs most impacted: Pisces
Neptune retrograde is a time for notorious fog, and that’s been even stronger with Neptune in Pisces, the sign it naturally rules. It can be difficult to see what’s right in front of us, and we may not think things through carefully enough.
Since Saturn is also in Pisces for this Neptune retrograde, karmic energy can be super strong. We can all become much more aware of this, and there can be karmic events, fated developments, and encounters.
Chiron Retrograde: July 23 – December 26, 2023
Starts at: 19 degrees Aries
Ends at: 15 degrees Aries
Signs most impacted: Aries
Chiron is the wounded healer in astrology, showing the wounds we have and how we can heal and grow from them. Chiron retrograde is a helpful time for focusing on blocks to healing and growth, and we can find those blocks and work on removing them.
Chiron retrograde is a quieter time of introspection and reflection, and we can turn inward, trying to understand. Chiron retrograde in Aries can focus on our identity, and we can take initiative to make improvements and take control of our growth.
Note that this retrograde begins the day after Venus retrograde starts, so old love wounds may get extra focus.
Uranus Retrograde: August 28, 2023 – January 27, 2024
Starts at: 23 degrees Taurus
Ends at: 19 degrees Taurus
Signs most impacted: Taurus, Aquarius
Uranus is the planetary ruler of change, so Uranus retrograde actually slows this down, and we have a chance to adjust and let the changes that have already occurred absorb. The problem is we can get restless with the slowing, which can make us lash out or become rebellious.
Taurus means the changes likely impact our values, what we feel is worth something, and stability and security. Be smart with your plans for changes, and take small steps.
Note that Uranus is also retrograde to start 2023! Until January 22, so we have some of this effect going into 2023 as well.
Jupiter Retrograde: September 4 – December 30, 2023
Starts at: 15 degrees Taurus
Ends at: 5 degrees Taurus
Signs most impacted: Taurus, Sagittarius
This entire Jupiter retrograde occurs in Taurus, and Jupiter in Taurus helps us focus on improving stability, security, and confidence. Jupiter retrograde in Taurus can make us more stubborn and stuck, and we have to work on being more flexible since we may not be as open to opportunities to change that.
Jupiter retrograde can be karmic in nature, like Saturn and Neptune, but with less fog and lessons. It can be easier to connect to your subconscious mind and work through baggage.
The November 29th, 2023 Lunar Eclipse is widely conjunct Jupiter, and Jupiter direct will trigger that eclipse, so there can be significant developments related to finances, resources, stability, and values.
October 2023 Moon Details
October Moon Phases Information – Source: www.moongiant.com
![]() Last Quarter October 6 13:47 UTC |
![]() New Moon October 14 17:55 UTC |
![]() First Quarter October 22 03:29 UTC |
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The Full Moon for this month will occur later in the month on Saturday, October 28th. The New Moon is earlier in the month on Saturday, October 14th.
The Harvest Moon and Hunter’s Moon
October’s full moon is commonly called the Hunter’s Moon, harkening back to European and Native American traditions where hunters would use the light of the full moon to track down their prey and stock up for the coming winter. Contrary to popular belief, the Hunter’s Moon isn’t actually bigger or brighter than usual. It simply rises earlier, soon after sunset, which would give hunters plenty of bright moonlight to hunt by during the early evenings. To Neo Pagans, however, the Hunter’s Moon is known by a far more morbid name – the Blood Moon.
Humans through the ages have always found autumn’s full moons to be creepy, and not without good reason. There’s a reason why English folks in the Middle Ages called October’s full moon the Blood Moon, and it’s the exact same reason why even Halloween imagery today often features a large, low-hanging moon with an eerie reddish glow. The Hunter’s Moon rises early in the evening, which means that you are more likely to see it near the horizon. When you observe the moon while it’s near the horizon, it gives off the illusion of being bigger while it’s in fact the same size. In addition, observing the moon at the horizon makes it look redder. This is because you’re seeing it through a thicker atmosphere, which scatters more blue light and lets more red light pass through to reach your eyes.
Scientific explanations aside, the Hunter’s Moon or Blood Moon still holds an undeniable aura of mystique and power. As October’s full moon occurs right before Samhain, the Gaelic mid-autumn festival that has evolved into Halloween today, Neo Pagans consider the month of the Blood Moon to be a special time denoting the change of seasons and a prime opportunity to contact dead loved ones, given the thinning of the veil between the physical world and the spiritual world. Precious stones such as amethyst are used to ward off evil, and sacred flowers like chrysanthemum are used when working with spirits, such as in rituals to commune with long-dead ancestors.
Despite the Blood Moon’s spooky associations, it rarely actually happens on Samhain or Halloween night itself. The next time you’ll get to see the full moon on Halloween is 2020, and if you miss that, you’ll have to wait 15 years to see it in 2035. Sometimes, October’s full moon even happens early enough in the month that it becomes the Harvest Moon, which is defined as the full moon that’s closest to the fall equinox. In Chinese culture, the Harvest Moon is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival, where people gather to celebrate by eating mooncakes. There is also a harvest festival in India that celebrates October’s full moon, called Sharad Purnima. Devotees fast all day before offering delicacies to the Moon God under the moonlight.
In contrast to the day-long fast of India’s moonlight festival, the Hunter’s Moon was a very important feast day in Europe as well as for many Native American tribes. Appropriately, the Ponca tribe’s name for the Hunter’s Moon is “the moon when they store food in caches”. Taking advantage of the fact that the fields have been reaped, hunters would capture foxes and other small animals who come out to graze on the fallen grains, as well as hunt down deer in the moonlight. They would butcher their prey and preserve their meat. Blood Moon is an excellent name for this month’s full moon, given that it was a final, bloody harvesting of meat before the winter months.
Sadly, the tradition of feasting during the Hunter’s Moon was lost around the year 1700, but its spirit still lives on in historical reenactments like the Feast of the Hunter’s Moon, or even the feast of candy enjoyed by trick-or-treaters everywhere on Halloween.
Local Date and Time for October 2023 Full Moon in major cities around the world:
Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
October 28, 2023
1:24pm PDT
Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
October 28, 2023
2:24pm MDT
Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
October 28, 2023
3:24pm CDT
New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
October 28, 2023
4:24pm EDT
London,
Manchester,
Dublin
October 28, 2023
9:24pm BST
Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
October 28, 2023
10:24pm CEST
Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
October 28, 2023
11:24pm EEST
Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
October 29, 2023
12:24am +04
Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
October 29, 2023
1:54am IST
Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
October 29, 2023
4:24am +08
Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
October 29, 2023
4:24am AWST
Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
October 29, 2023
7:24am AEDT
PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES FOR OCTOBER 2023
PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES FOR OCTOBER 2023 – Source: wiccanfamilytemple.org
OCT. 2: Feast of the Guardian Spirits—honoring spirit guides and helpers.
OCT. 4: Roman Jejunium Cereris: Fast Day for Ceres
OCT. 9-11: Feast of Divine Wisdom – Source of all knowledge, honoring God-Goddess as Odin-Frigg (Norse); and Goddess as Sophia/Wisdom (Christian), Truth/Maat (Egyptian), Metis (Greek), Sarasvati (Hindu), & Manat (Arabic-Sufi).
OCT. 13: Knights Templar Remembrance Day
Greek Thesmophorus: five-day women’s pilgrimage for Aphrodite as Goddess of Genetyllis (childbirth), Demeter as Mother of a beautiful child (Persephone), with revelry the first day, celebration the second, temple of Demeter the third, fast and mourning for Persephone the fourth, and rejoicing the fifth day.
Oct 18: English Great Horn Fair – Festival of Herne.
OCT. 18: Great Horn Festival—Horned God and Lady of the Wood invoked for the fertility of wild game and the Hunting Season.
OCT. 24: Raphaelmas, Feast of Archangel Raphael, whose name means, “The High One Heals.” Since 1970, the Catholic Church no longer recognizes this day for Raphael, ending more than a thousand years of tradition by opting to lump him in with Gabriel and Michael for a Feast of the Holy Archangels Day on Sept 29.
OCT. 24: Druid Feast for Spirits of Air
OCT. 26 – NOV. 2: Egyptian Zetesis and Heuresis search and recovery of Osiris by Isis.
– Isia – Egyptian festival recalling Set (God of Destruction) killing God Osiris; Goddess Isis mourning Him, resurrecting Him, and conceiving God Horus with Him; and Osiris becoming Lord of Amenta, land of the dead. He weighs souls against the Feather of Truth on Goddess Maat’s Scale of Justice, but defers to Isis for those who fail the test.
OCT. 31: Samhain / Hallowmas / Halloween – Celtic New Year and feast of Cerridwen (Goddess of Death) and Beli (the Holly King, God of the Waning Sun). Last Harvest; New Year, day when the veil between the worlds is thinnest (God enters the Goddess’ womb for rebirth, hence the tomb become the womb. Third Harvest—Root Harvest; All Hallows Ever: Dark God and Dark Goddess united in the Underworld allow spirit communication at this most holy [hallowed] time.
OCT: 31 – NOV. 2: Descent of Inanna – Sumerian fast recalling the descent of Inanna (Goddess of Life) to the Underworld. Ereshkigal (Goddess of Death and Rebirth) detained Her until She agreed to have Dumuzi (God of Life and Death) remain there each Winter.
– Fast of Hod – Norse fast marking Hod (blind God of Darkness) unintentionally killing Balder (God of Light), and devoted Nanna (Goddess of Flowers) dying of a broken heart.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Tuesday
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Tuesday’s Source: gypsywolf.weebly.com
French: mardi
Italian: martedi
Spanish: martes
German: Dienstag, “Assembly Day”
Netherlands- dinsdag
Denmark- tirsdag
Sweden- tisdag
Rules: Sexual energy, courage, aggression, war, politics, healing after surgery, physical strength, exorcism, protection and defensive magic
Colors: Red and Autumn Shades
Planet: Mars
Metal: Iron, for Mars’ spear and shield; Steel
Stones: Asbestos, Bloodstone, Flint, Garnet, Jasper (red), Lava, Onyx, Pipestone, Rhodocrosite, Rhodonite, Ruby, Sard, Sardonyx, Tourmaline (red), Tourmaline (watermelon)
Herbs: Allspice, Asafoetida, Basil, Broom, Coriander, Cumin, Deerstongue, Dragon’s Blood, Galangal, Ginger, Nettle, Peppermint, Pine, Tobacco, Woodruff, Wormwood
Zodiac: Aries & Scorpio

Tuesday’s Source: spells8.com
Candle
Light a white candle for clearing negative energies and have an auspicious start of the week. Meditating with a white candle attracts clarity and goodwill.
Ruling Deities
Artemis, Diana, Selene and Thot symbolize the Moon and are rulers of Mondays.
Crystals
Aquamarine, Fluorite, Geodes, Selenite, Mother-of-Pearl, Pearl, Clear Quartz
Carrying these gemstones today can bring success and fulfillment of your goals. Wear them as a talisman or simply keep them close to you to harness their energy.
Potion
Drink a cup of Chamomile Tea, a caffeine-free alternative to start the week on a healthy note. Chamomile is considered by many ancient traditions as a purifying and protective herb so it will help prepare your mind and body for magical workings. Furthermore, it boosts immune health and relieves anxiety and depression ¹.
October 3, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on October 3 has an illumination of 79%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On October 3 the Moon is 19.19 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Illumination: 79%
Moon Age: 19.19 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,649.12 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,668,849.58 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date 
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
October 03, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:09 Gemini 56
Mercury:28 Virgo 10
Venus:25 Leo 50
Mars:24 Libra 29
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 19 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 34 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 57
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 35 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 03
Chiron:18 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:07 Scorpio 40
Pallas:09 Libra 16
Juno:24 Leo 06
Vesta:04 Cancer 33
Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:4
Fixed:5
Mutable:5
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
October 03, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:09 Gemini 56
Mercury:28 Virgo 10
Venus:25 Leo 50
Mars:24 Libra 29
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 19 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 34 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 57
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 35 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 03
Chiron:18 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:07 Scorpio 40
Pallas:09 Libra 16
Juno:24 Leo 06
Vesta:04 Cancer 33
Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:4
Fixed:5
Mutable:5
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
3 October 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:04 Gemini 59
Mercury:27 Virgo 31
Venus:25 Leo 32
Mars:24 Libra 14
Jupiter:14 Taurus 12 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 21 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 34 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 54 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 56
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 37 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):00 Virgo 00
Chiron:18 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:07 Scorpio 30
Pallas:09 Libra 06
Juno:23 Leo 56
Vesta:04 Cancer 29
Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx
Earth:5
Air:4
Water:4
Fixed:5
Mutable:5
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, October 1 to Saturday, October 7, 2023

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All Signs
This is a pleasant week full of positive vibes. It’s also a time to get things done because we will be imaginative and productive. Tuesday in particular, is an excellent day to look for a job. Although this is a productive week for most of us, it will also a wonderful time to kick back and relax as we brace for the season ahead. “Winter is coming.” (Ned Stark would have bought snow tires.) In a nutshell, the theme of this week is to socialize and enjoy the company of those who are closest to you. Grab your toga and step forth into the world with confidence. “What ho? Hail centurion! There’s Smarticus! And Acidofolus! And Testicleese!”
Aries (March 21-April 19)
For the most part, this is a carefree, playful week for you. Get out and enjoy yourself! However, this week also holds an opportunity that arrives only once a year, and that is you will have more objectivity to see your closest relationships, specifically, to see your own style in these relationships. This means it’s a fantastic chance for you to improve how you relate to close friends, spouses and partners. This is also a romantic, passionate week for you. Love will be the stuff of movies. At the beginning of the week, you’re very keen to play, but as the week wears on, you’ll get down to business. After all, this is your year to get richer! Ka-ching!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
While it’s true that this is a pleasant, playful week for most signs, you will be more inclined to have your nose to the proverbial grindstone this week. You don’t have to, but you probably will because you’re motivated to work hard right now. Not only are you motivated, you have the energy to work plus, you’re full of ideas! This is why most of you will roll up your sleeves and get hands-on into various projects. But the thing is, you’ll get a tremendous sense of reward and satisfaction from your efforts. Fear not, there will be plenty of time to play. And of course, with lucky Jupiter in your sign – you have divine protection.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
More than any other sign, you will party hard this week. That’s because for starters, you’re in a playful mood! You’re keen to go out and socialize. You want to enjoy sports events and fun activities with kids. You want to meet people for coffee, a drink, lunch or dinner because you need variety and stimulation! Romance will flourish this week, which is another perfect perk for you. Some of you will also enjoy entertaining at home, especially because you have been exploring some redecorating ideas. Timing is everything. When it’s time to work – then work. And when it’s time to play – then enjoy yourself! (The secret of life is to look good at a distance.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Take time to relax this week, especially with your strong focus on home and family. Many of you will be involved more than usual with a parent. You might also be dealing with increased chaos and activity on the home front, possibly due to repairs and DIY projects. (You are amazingly resourceful and practical when it comes to doing things at home. You can make a delicious dinner from what you grew in your garden and serve it on the table you built.) Fortunately, all the insane activity that has been taking place at home will soon subside, and you can catch your breath. Later this week, you’ll appreciate your surroundings and realize how much love there is in your world.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This week suits you perfectly! You’re keen to get out and take short trips so that you’re on the go, talking to people, meeting some for lunch, shopping, studying and of course, working. You will have a busy schedule that might involve teaching, learning, sales and writing more than usual. You’re also feeling good about yourself lately, in part because you’ve been tweaking your wardrobe with some treasures and this always boosts your morale. You enjoy a sporty style and you like to look good. Crisp and confident! Especially because you are one sign that is easily noticed by others! (It’s the big sunglasses and dramatic gestures — plus, you’re signing autographs.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Your strong focus on cash flow, earnings, (money in, money out) continues. For those who are looking for a new job, Tuesday is the day to act. It’s also an excellent day for financial negotiations and discovering ways to boost your income. This is an eventful year for you because Saturn is opposite your sign, which means this is the culmination of a process that began about 14 years ago. That was when you began to redefine yourself. Of course, this opposition with Saturn is tough on committed partnerships. (Those that have outlived their usefulness will end.) Fear not! Most will endure but undergo readjustments. (“Does that feel better?” “Yes, thanks. The pressure is off the back of my thighs.”) It’s important to define the expectations others have of you and live up to them.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You’re still empowered with the Sun, Mercury and fiery Mars all in your sign, boosting your energy, drive and ambition! You won’t hesitate to speak up. You also won’t hesitate to go after what you want. This is a successful week for you because you will enjoy schmoozing with others, especially creative, artistic types. You’ll also enjoy being involved in groups and organizations related to the arts, the entertainment world and sports. Despite your love of pleasure and socializing this week, you will still work because this entire year is a time when you are busting your buns – and you know it. So, it’s important to strike a balance between work and play because you’re such a social sign.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is a curious time for you because a gaggle of planets are hiding in your chart, which in turn, encourages you to keep a low profile. Basically, this is because at one level, you’re “waiting” for your birthday to arrive, which will change your energy level and your interactions with others in a big way. Until then, use this time wisely. Pamper yourself. Take time for yourself. Enjoy solitude in beautiful surroundings, with good food and drink of course, and think about what you want for your future. When your birthday arrives, this will be the beginning of a new year for you (birthday to birthday). Start thinking now what you want to achieve in terms of goals for the next year – and maybe even beyond?
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This continues to be a popular time for you, especially with younger people. Many of you are also involved in physical activities, perhaps a competition with groups or individually. This makes sense because you are one of the most out-doorsy signs in the zodiac. What you like to have overhead is sky! You also love animals, so many of you are out walking daily in all kinds of weather. Travel opportunities still exist for you while fair Venus is going through your Ninth House. Therefore, if you can get outta Dodge – by all means, do so. Meanwhile, keep your eyes open for ways to improve your health and get a better job because that is your mission this year.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are still enjoying great press because the Sun is at the top of your chart shining down on you thereby casting you in a flattering spotlight! This is why with no special effort on your part, you are impressing others, especially bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs. Naturally, this pleases you because you like status and the respect of others. (It makes life easier.) Ironically, even though you look fabulous now, Mars at the top of your chart will encourage conflict with authority figures. Are these people jealous? For some reason they feel threatened. Use your skilful means to smooth ruffled feathers. You’re superb at demonstrating grace under pressure.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is the perfect time for you to travel and explore the world. If you can’t travel far, then be a tourist in your own city because you definitely have a strong desire now to broaden your horizons in every way possible. Study and explore new and exciting experiences. Travel will delight along with meeting people from different backgrounds. Admittedly, the placement of fiery Mars right now might spark legal difficulties and disputes. Furthermore, you might find yourself in situations where you feel the need to defend your beliefs. Nevertheless, do something to expand and explore your world near or far because this will be gratifying for you.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You might have been spending big in the summer because now you are truly focused on earnings, shared property, inheritances and how you can get the help of others to boost you financially. (Of course, the greatest labour-saving device is a rich partner.) However, beyond thoughts about shared finances, you are enjoying a romantic, passionate week. Some tension and ego battles about jointly-held property might be settled in the bedroom in a wild, passionate way. Certainly, relations with others are about to get more tender, romantic and affectionate. As your fellow Pisces Jackie Gleason would say, “How sweet it is!
September 30, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on September 30 has an illumination of 98%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 30 the Moon is 15.99 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Illumination: 98%
Moon Age: 15.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,781.13 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,797,603.70 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
September 30, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:28 Aries 37
Mercury:23 Virgo 04
Venus:23 Leo 33
Mars:22 Libra 29
Jupiter:14 Taurus 26 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 38 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 55 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 54
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 45 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 43
Chiron:18 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:06 Scorpio 24
Pallas:07 Libra 54
Juno:22 Leo 45
Vesta:03 Cancer 59
Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
September 30, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:27 Aries 25
Mercury:22 Virgo 56
Venus:23 Leo 29
Mars:22 Libra 25
Jupiter:14 Taurus 27 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 55 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 54
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 45 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 42
Chiron:18 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:06 Scorpio 22
Pallas:07 Libra 52
Juno:22 Leo 42
Vesta:03 Cancer 58
Eris:24 Aries 52 Rx
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
30 September 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:23 Aries 12
Mercury:22 Virgo 27
Venus:23 Leo 17
Mars:22 Libra 14
Jupiter:14 Taurus 28 Rx
Saturn:01 Pisces 30 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 39 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 55 Rx
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:25 Aries 46 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Leo 40
Chiron:18 Aries 10 Rx
Ceres:06 Scorpio 15
Pallas:07 Libra 44
Juno:22 Leo 34
Vesta:03 Cancer 54
Eris:24 Aries 53 Rx
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:4
Fixed:6
Mutable:3
Last supermoon of 2023 rises this week. Don’t miss the Harvest Moon shine with 3 bright planets
Source: www.space.com
Rising on Friday, Sept. 29, the Harvest Moon will be joined in the sky by our solar system’s two largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn, and its smallest, Mercury.
September’s full moon, known as the Harvest Moon, will rise on Friday, Sept. 29 — and it is a special one. Not only will it be the fourth successive supermoon of 2023, but it is also the final supermoon of the year, thus marking the end of a very supermoon summer.
Fittingly for such a special supermoon, the Harvest Moon will also be joined by a parade of planets in the sky, including the solar system’s largest worlds, Jupiter and Saturn, as well as its smallest, Mercury.
From New York City, the fully illuminated moon will rise at around 18:33 EDT (2233 GMT) and set the following day at around 06:52 EDT (1052 GMT), according to In the Sky. Following the full moon, which will be located in the Pisces constellation, the lunar face will recede, a process astronomers call “waning.” After that, Earth‘s natural satellite will head toward its next intriguing phase, turning into a completely dark new moon on Oct. 14, which will mark the start of a new 29.5-day lunar cycle.
The run of four consecutive supermoons began with the Full Buck Moon on July 3. This was followed by two supermoons in August, the Full Sturgeon Moon on Tuesday, Aug. 1, and the Full Blue Moon on Aug. 30..
Related: Night sky, September 2023: What you can see tonight [maps]
The term “supermoon” refers to full moons that happen around the time when the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit, an approach called perigee. This happens because the moon’s orbit around Earth is an ellipse rather than a perfect circle, meaning there are times when it falls further away from our planet and times when it comes closer.
The proximity of the moon during supermoons means the lunar disk can appear around 30% brighter and around 14% larger as seen from Earth compared to the appearance of the lunar face during “regular” full moons. These differences may be visible to moon-watchers with a lot of experience observing lunar events, but aren’t really that noticeable with the unaided eye to skywatchers who don’t often scrutinize the moon.
The moon will reach perigee in the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 27, at around 21:06 EDT (0106 GMT), two days before the Harvest Moon, according to NASA. By the time the moon’s fully illuminated face is turned toward Earth, it will be around 224,657 miles (361,552 kilometers) from our planet, according to eclipse expert and retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espanak. This is opposed to the moon’s average distance from Earth, which falls around 238,000 miles (382,900 km).
However, this won’t be the closest or, therefore, brightest supermoon of 2023. During the Aug. 30 Full Blue Moon, the moon was around 222,043 miles (357,343 km) from Earth, according to Espanak.
The first planet to visit the final supermoon of 2023 on Saturday will be Saturn, the second-largest planet in the solar system, which will rise at around 17:18 EDT (2118 GMT) and will sit in the Aquarius constellation, according to In the Sky. Saturn’s fellow gas giant and the solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter, will rise at 20:17 EDT (0017 GMT). Jupiter will sit to the left of the Harvest Moon in the Aries constellation.
Mercury will be the last planet to pay the Harvest Moon a visit and will be the toughest to spot. The closest planet to the sun, Mercury is currently at its furthest from our host star. Though it appears in the morning sky, it disappears in the evening. On Saturday, the solar system’s smallest planet will rise at around 05:30 (0930 GMT). Mercury will share the sky with the full moon for just over an hour before the final supermoon of the year sets.
Skywatchers who miss the Harvest Moon will have to wait a while for the next supermoon, which will also be a Harvest Moon, rising on Sept. 18, 2024. This will be the first of two supermoons next year, with the second occurring a month later on Oct. 17, 2024.
If you are hoping to catch a look at the Harvest Moon, our guides to the best telescopes and binoculars are a great place to start.
If you’re looking to snap photos of the night sky in general, check out our guide on how to photograph meteor showers, as well as our best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography.
Editor’s Note: If you snap an image of the Harvest Moon and would like to share it with Space.com’s readers, send your photo(s), comments, and your name and location to spacephotos@space.com.
Worm Moon: Full Moon for March 2023

The full Worm Moon reaches its peak in the morning hours of Tuesday, March 7. Look for it to rise after sunset on both Monday and Tuesday! What is a Worm Moon? Here are the real meaning and origins of March’s full Moon—and when you can see this Moon at its brightest!
When to See the Full Moon in March 2023
The final full moon of the winter season will appear on the nights of Monday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 7. Specifically, March’s full Worm Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:42 A.M. ET on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Of course, you don’t have to wait until the middle of the night to see the Moon! Look for the spectacularly bright Moon as it rises above the horizon on Monday evening. If your weather is poor on Monday night, try again on Tuesday! See when the Moon will be visible in your area.
If you have just a bit of rain on either of these nights, you may even get to spot a rare phenomenon called a moonbow. A moonbow is just like a solar rainbow, but is created by moonlight (rather than sunlight) when it is refracted through water droplets in the air. Moonbows only happen when the full Moon is fairly low in the sky, so look for one in the hours after sunset when the sky is dark. Learn more about moonbows here!
This March Moon will look especially large to us when it’s near the horizon because of the “Moon illusion,” when it looks bigger when near comparative objects than it does when it’s high in the sky without any references.
Why Is It Called the Worm Moon?
The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not only to the full Moon.
The Surprising Truth Behind the Worm Moon Name
March’s full Moon goes by the name Worm Moon. For many years, we thought this name referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites robins and other birds to feed—a true sign of spring!
However, more research revealed another explanation. In the 1760s, click here to read the rest of this article




















































































































































































































































































































































































































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