Birthday Color 366
English

October Birth Stars

Independently compiled

October's crisp air makes for sharp starlight. All 31 days have their own star; the standouts are Achernar, Polaris, Hamal, and Almach. Polaris, the North Star itself, is the birth star for October 27.

Our birth stars are an independently compiled system: from the stars named by the International Astronomical Union, our editors chose the one that culminates around midnight on each date. Other sources may assign different stars, but this page follows our own mapping throughout.

Find your date's star — a good companion for the long autumn nights.

What is the birth star of October?

October's birth stars include Achernar, Polaris, Hamal, and Almach. In our calendar, each of the 31 days of October has its own star.

October birth stars (31 days)

All 31 days of October, with birth stars, star words, constellations, and magnitudes. Star words are examples. Culmination times and more detail are on each day's page.

DateBirth starStar words (example)Constellation
10/1Birth star illustration of WurrenWurrenphoenix's kin, shared flamePhoenixζ Phe
10/2Birth star illustration of MirachMirachdeliverance, hopeAndromedaβ And
10/3Birth star illustration of RuchbahRuchbahhumility, sturdinessCassiopeiaδ Cas
10/4Birth star illustration of AlphergAlphergwellspring, outflowPiscesη Psc
10/5Birth star illustration of RuchbahRuchbahhumility, sturdinessCassiopeiaδ Cas
10/6Birth star illustration of AlphergAlphergwellspring, outflowPiscesη Psc
10/7Birth star illustration of TitawinTitawintrading post, planetary hearthAndromedaυ And
10/8Birth star illustration of AchernarAchernarattainment, torrentEridanusα Eri
10/9Birth star illustration of TitawinTitawintrading post, planetary hearthAndromedaυ And
10/10Birth star illustration of AchernarAchernarattainment, torrentEridanusα Eri
10/11Birth star illustration of NembusNembusgossamer, star streamAndromeda51 And
10/12Birth star illustration of TorcularTorcularwinepress, maturingPiscesο Psc
10/13Birth star illustration of NembusNembusgossamer, star streamAndromeda51 And
10/14Birth star illustration of TorcularTorcularwinepress, maturingPiscesο Psc
10/15Birth star illustration of Baten KaitosBaten Kaitosvastness, deep embraceCetusζ Cet
10/16Birth star illustration of MothallahMothallahapex, sharpnessTriangulumα Tri
10/17Birth star illustration of Baten KaitosBaten Kaitosvastness, deep embraceCetusζ Cet
10/18Birth star illustration of MothallahMothallahapex, sharpnessTriangulumα Tri
10/19Birth star illustration of SeginSeginmodesty, quiet glowCassiopeiaε Cas
10/20Birth star illustration of SheratanSheratanomen, signpostAriesβ Ari
10/21Birth star illustration of SeginSeginmodesty, quiet glowCassiopeiaε Cas
10/22Birth star illustration of AlreschaAlreschabinding cord, tiePiscesα Psc
10/23Birth star illustration of AlmachAlmachduality, hueAndromedaγ And
10/24Birth star illustration of HamalHamalinitiative, driveAriesα Ari
10/25Birth star illustration of AlmachAlmachduality, hueAndromedaγ And
10/26Birth star illustration of HamalHamalinitiative, driveAriesα Ari
10/27Birth star illustration of PolarisPolarisconstancy, lodestarUrsa Minorα UMi
10/28Birth star illustration of KaffaljidhmaKaffaljidhmajoined palm, handclaspCetusγ Cet
10/29Birth star illustration of PolarisPolarisconstancy, lodestarUrsa Minorα UMi
10/30Birth star illustration of KaffaljidhmaKaffaljidhmajoined palm, handclaspCetusγ Cet
10/31Birth star illustration of BharaniBharanibearer, carryingAries41 Ari

The October night sky

Polaris (the 27th and 29th) holds almost the same spot in the northern sky all year, the eternal guide for travelers. Having the "star that never moves" as your birth star is a small bragging right for late-October birthdays.

Achernar (the 8th and 10th), magnitude 0.45, marks the end of the River Eridanus — a southern star that never rises over Japan. Almach in Andromeda (the 23rd and 25th) is a celebrated double, orange and blue in a telescope. Hamal (the 24th and 26th) is the brightest star of Aries.

How to enjoy October birth stars

  • Choose by star words: add the star's name to a Halloween-season card.
  • Find it at culmination: Polaris keeps the same spot in the north all night — no need to wait for midnight.
  • Pair it with the birthday color: deepening autumn colors and star words for a mellow gift.
  • For gifts and cards: "the North Star is my birth star" is a great conversation starter for October birthdays.

FAQ

What is the birth star for October?
October's birth stars include Achernar, Polaris, Hamal, and Almach. Every day of October has its own star in our calendar.
Is the North Star really a birth star?
Yes — Polaris is the birth star for October 27 and 29. A special star that shines from the same spot all year long.
Can I actually see my birth star?
Most are naked-eye stars, but some — like Achernar in Eridanus — lie too far south to see from Japan. A stargazing app will show you where they are.
What's the difference between a birth star and a constellation?
A constellation is a region of the sky; a birth star is a single star within it. We define each day's birth star as the star that culminates around midnight on that date.
How do you choose the birth stars?
Our editors independently select, from the IAU-named stars, the one culminating around midnight on each date. It is not an official standard.

Our birth stars are an original editorial system compiled from IAU-named stars (rule: the star that culminates around local midnight on each date). Star words are examples; there is no official standard. Star name data: IAU Working Group on Star Names (CC BY 4.0).Editorial policy

Birth star calendarOctober birthday colorsGift colors
Feedback