September 1959 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 1959
Wednesday, September 16, 8:52 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in September 1959
Wednesday, September 2, 9:56 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Thursday, September 17, 12:52 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, September 3, 1:56 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 1959: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
September 1959 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 1959
- New moonWednesday, September 2, 9:56 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterWednesday, September 9, 6:07 p.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonWednesday, September 16, 8:52 p.m. Pisces
- Penumbral lunar eclipseWednesday, September 16, 9:02 p.m. Pisces
- Last quarterThursday, September 24, 10:22 p.m. Cancer
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
September 1959 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 2Wed | New moon9:56 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Libra |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Scorpio |
| 9Wed | First quarter6:07 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Sagittarius |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Sagittarius |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Capricorn |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aquarius |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aquarius |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 16Wed | Full moon8:52 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Gemini |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Gemini |
| 24Thu | Last quarter10:22 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Gemini |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Cancer |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Cancer |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Leo |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Leo |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Leo |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in September 1959?
The full moon in September 1959 is on Wednesday, September 16 at 8:52 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, September 16 at 9:02 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in September 1959?
The new moon in September 1959 is on Wednesday, September 2 at 9:56 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in September 1959?
Quarter moons in September 1959: first quarter on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:07 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, September 24 at 10:22 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in September 1959?
In September 1959 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 3–15. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in September 1959?
In September 1959 the Moon is waning on these days: September 1 and September 17–30. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in September 1959?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Wednesday, September 16 at 9:02 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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