September 1979 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 1979
Thursday, September 6, 6:59 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in September 1979
Friday, September 21, 5:47 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, September 6, 10:59 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, September 21, 9:47 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 1979: 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 1979 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 1979
- Total lunar eclipseThursday, September 6, 6:54 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonThursday, September 6, 6:59 a.m. Pisces
- Last quarterThursday, September 13, 2:16 a.m. Gemini
- New moonFriday, September 21, 5:47 a.m. Virgo
- First quarterSaturday, September 29, 12:20 a.m. Capricorn
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 1979 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Capricorn |
| 2Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Aquarius |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aquarius |
| 5Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 6Thu | Full moon6:59 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Taurus |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Gemini |
| 13Thu | Last quarter2:16 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Gemini |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Cancer |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Leo |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Leo |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Leo |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 20Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 21Fri | New moon5:47 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Scorpio |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Sagittarius |
| 27Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Sagittarius |
| 28Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Sagittarius |
| 29Sat | First quarter12:20 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Capricorn |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Capricorn |
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 1979?
The full moon in September 1979 is on Thursday, September 6 at 6:59 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, September 6 at 6:54 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in September 1979?
The new moon in September 1979 is on Friday, September 21 at 5:47 a.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 1979?
Quarter moons in September 1979: last quarter on Thursday, September 13 at 2:16 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, September 29 at 12:20 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 1979?
In September 1979 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 1–5 and September 22–30. 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 1979?
In September 1979 the Moon is waning on these days: September 7–20. 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 1979?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Thursday, September 6 at 6:54 a.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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