Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. EDT today (12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PDT). The Full Moon in Aries peaks at 7:26 a.m. EDT today (4:26 a.m. PDT). Happy Birthday for Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024: You are determined, intelligent and have strong opinions. You are also a gifted communicator.