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October 2026 Farmers Almanac

Planting, moon and climate guide for the Tropical zone

Updated 14 Aug 2026

2026 ENSO Update: El Niño is likely developing. Most climate models now forecast tropical Pacific warming right through spring and summer. That usually means below-average rainfall, above-average temperatures, and higher fire risk across eastern Australia. The Inigo Jones cycle (Bruckner dry phase) backs the drier read. Plan for drier conditions and higher fire danger.

Climate Overview

Zone	Max	Min	Rainfall	Conditions
Tropical	33-36°C	23-26°C	30-45mm	Build-up underway. Hot, humid, stormy. Pre-monsoon.

Astronomical Events

Orionids Meteor Shower – peak around Oct 21-22: Halley’s Comet debris, decent rates before dawn.

Moon Phases

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Last Quarter

Oct 3

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New Moon

Oct 11

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First Quarter

Oct 19

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Full Moon

Oct 26

Full Tropical October 2026 Almanac for Members

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