September 1978 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 1978
Saturday, September 16, 3:01 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in September 1978
Saturday, September 2, 12:09 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, September 16, 7:01 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, September 2, 4:09 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 1978: 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 1978 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 1978
- New moonSaturday, September 2, 12:09 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterSaturday, September 9, 11:20 p.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonSaturday, September 16, 3:01 p.m. Pisces
- Total lunar eclipseSaturday, September 16, 3:04 p.m. Pisces
- Last quarterSunday, September 24, 1:08 a.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
September 1978 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 2Sat | New moon12:09 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 3Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 4Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Libra |
| 5Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Libra |
| 6Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 7Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Scorpio |
| 9Sat | First quarter11:20 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Sagittarius |
| 10Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Sagittarius |
| 11Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 12Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Capricorn |
| 13Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aquarius |
| 14Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aquarius |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 16Sat | Full moon3:01 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 17Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 18Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 19Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Taurus |
| 20Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Taurus |
| 21Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Taurus |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Gemini |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Gemini |
| 24Sun | Last quarter1:08 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Cancer |
| 25Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Cancer |
| 26Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Cancer |
| 27Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Leo |
| 28Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Leo |
| 29Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | 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 1978?
The full moon in September 1978 is on Saturday, September 16 at 3:01 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, September 16 at 3:04 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in September 1978?
The new moon in September 1978 is on Saturday, September 2 at 12:09 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 1978?
Quarter moons in September 1978: first quarter on Saturday, September 9 at 11:20 p.m. and last quarter on Sunday, September 24 at 1:08 a.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 1978?
In September 1978 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 1978?
In September 1978 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 1978?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Saturday, September 16 at 3:04 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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