Lunar Calendar for Saturday, October 10, 2026
Moon in Libra · new moon · lunar day 30
- 0% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 240,486 miles (387,025 km)
A day for company and good taste; surround yourself with people and things you enjoy. Settle conflicts rather than start them.
New moon
The Moon and the Sun stand on the same side of Earth today, so the unlit half faces us and the Moon stays hidden near the Sun’s glare. The lunar cycle starts over. In lunar tradition, these are days for planning and starting fresh rather than pushing hard.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now descending: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little lower than the day before. In planting tradition, the descending Moon draws strength toward the roots—a time for planting, transplanting, and pruning.
Events of the day
- 🌑 New moon at —a new lunar cycle begins
Element of the day
- Element
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Libra is easy and sociable, a fitting time for meetings and for work that needs a good eye.
Lunar day 30
The thirtieth lunar day closes the cycle: weigh what it brought, forgive, and prepare for a new beginning.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the hips, kidneys, and urinary bladder.
On Libra days, tradition says the kidneys are more sensitive to cold, so keep the lower back warm.
The October new moon favors a lighter day before winter: soups and teas suit both digestion and mood.
Sit evenly, without crossing the legs for long; the hips appreciate it.
October opens the season of coughs and colds: frequent hand washing and fresh air are the cheapest prevention. Raw weather calls for warm feet and dry shoes.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Fats and oils
Libra days belong to fats and oils. Tradition favors good fats such as nuts, seeds, and fish, and advises caution with fried food, which can feel heavy today.
The new moon is a traditional day of light eating: in lunar lore the body lets go most willingly at this point of the cycle.
October belongs to pumpkins, apples, nuts, and cabbage. Warm dishes of root vegetables suit the shorter days.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: walnuts and pumpkin seed oil.
Tip of the day: an avocado or nut spread on whole-grain bread is the ideal quick meal today.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
October closes the harvest: late apples, pumpkins, cabbage, and the last root vegetables go into storage, and the walnuts come down. Plant garlic and overwintering onions; it is also a good time to plant fruit trees and shrubs. Dig over the beds and put the garden to bed for winter.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Libra days are for herbs meant for the kidneys, the bladder, and the joints.
Libra days are flower days: roses, bulbs, and flowering vegetables such as broccoli get the attention.
The harvest is coming in: late apples, pumpkins, and cabbage.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is October 10th?
On October 10, 2026, the Moon was new, 0% lit, in the sign of Libra. It was day 30 of the lunar cycle.
Is October 10, 2026 a full moon?
No. On October 10, 2026, the Moon was new. The nearest full moon after that date was October 26, 2026.
What day is the full moon in October 2026?
The full moon in October 2026 was the Hunter’s Moon on October 26, 2026, at 4:12 AM UTC.
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