The astronomical celestial body that orbits Earth is called the Moon. It cycles through four major phases, including a new moon and full moon.
This month’s New Moon activates your zone of friendship and groups, heralding a fresh start with those you cherish. A new romance could also blossom if you’re feeling ready to take a risk.
New Moon
The new moon phase occurs when the sun and moon share the same celestial longitude, a position known as a conjunction. During this time, the illuminated side of the moon is facing away from Earth.
The New Moon is a powerful astrological moment, which helps you get clear on your big-picture goals and intentions. This is a time to write down what you want, make sure they’re authentic and possible, and then take steps toward achieving them.
The cardinal air sign of Libra is hosting this month’s new moon, which falls on October 6. It’ll encourage more balance in relationships and inspire a passionate drive — but it also could ignite incidents that stem from unresolved anger.
First Quarter
October’s first quarter, also known as the Waning Crescent, starts on Friday, October 1st. This phase is characterized by a decreasingly thin crescent Moon facing Earth, and is usually best observed before sunrise or after sunset.
The first quarter moon is the third of thirteen phases in a lunar cycle. The waning crescent will begin to fade from view and will eventually disappear in the eastern sky as it begins to set in the early morning.
Full Moon
The October 2021 full moon, which is known as the Hunter’s Moon, will appear in the sky for two nights, offering an opportunity to admire its jack-o’-lantern-like glow. Its orange hue is a result of the ’moon illusion’, which causes the moon to appear bigger and brighter than it actually is.
This month’s full moon is also referred to as the Falling Leaves Moon, Dying Grass Moon, Travel Moon and Blood Moon, according to EarthSky magazine. It’s also historically significant in the traditional Hindu calendar, as it marks the end of Ashvin. For Buddhists, it marks the end of Vassa, the three-month fasting period for monks.
Last Quarter
The last quarter moon occurs when the left half of the Moon is illuminated as seen from Earth. This is the time when the Moon’s terminator – the shadow line dividing day and night – lines up with the Earth’s orbital plane, showing where it is sunset on the Moon.
This lunar event could help you make balanced connections with your friends and groups, or even spark new romance into your life. If you’ve felt like your go-to crew have been wounding and wearing you down lately, this Moon gives you the opportunity to carry out a friend edit.
Waxing Crescent
The waxing crescent is a regal looking sphere of glowing ice that rises before noon, traverses the meridian before sunset and sets before midnight. It is a beautiful sight and a pleasant reminder of our symbiotic relationship with the Earth.
The Moon can be viewed at a variety of angles, but its dazzling best is at night when it can be seen in all of its glory. The Moon has a diameter of about 229 miles and is a mere 5.8 million miles from Earth. This makes it the closest neighbor in our solar system.
Waning Crescent
A crescent moon is a curved sickle-shaped moon that can be seen in the evening sky. Its illuminated side is on the left, while its dark side is on the right.
The waxing crescent phase of the october 2021 moon is an important time to set intentions and manifest your dreams. This phase is about growth and expansion, letting go of old habits and ideas that are no longer serving you.
This is a good time to reflect on how far you’ve come and what has held you back. It’s also a great time to consider your strengths and how you can use them more effectively in the future.
Third Quarter
The moon phases for october 2021 begin with a waning crescent that is getting smaller as seen from earth. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise as it is an excellent time to see the features of the Moon’s surface.
The phases of the Moon are determined by the relative positions of the Sun, Moon and Earth in the orbit. There are eight ‘phases’, from a new Moon to full moon via waxing (growing) and waning (shrinking) crescents. Each lunar cycle lasts around 28 days.