September 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 1981
Sunday, September 13, 11:09 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
New moon in September 1981
Monday, September 28, 12:07 a.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, September 14, 3:09 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, September 28, 4:07 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Monday, September 28 still falls on the evening of Sunday, September 27.
Every moon phase in September 1981: 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 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 1981
- First quarterSunday, September 6, 9:26 a.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonSunday, September 13, 11:09 p.m. Pisces
- Last quarterSunday, September 20, 3:48 p.m. Gemini
- New moonMonday, September 28, 12:07 a.m. Libra
September 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Libra |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Libra |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Scorpio |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Sagittarius |
| 6Sun | First quarter9:26 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Sagittarius |
| 7Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Sagittarius |
| 8Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Capricorn |
| 9Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aquarius |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aquarius |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 13Sun | Full moon11:09 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 14Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 15Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 16Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Aries |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Taurus |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Taurus |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Gemini |
| 20Sun | Last quarter3:48 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Gemini |
| 21Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Cancer |
| 22Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
| 23Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Leo |
| 24Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Leo |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 28Mon | New moon12:07 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 29Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 30Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Scorpio |
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 1981?
The full moon in September 1981 is on Sunday, September 13 at 11:09 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces.
When is the new moon in September 1981?
The new moon in September 1981 is on Monday, September 28 at 12:07 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. 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 1981?
Quarter moons in September 1981: first quarter on Sunday, September 6 at 9:26 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, September 20 at 3:48 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 1981?
In September 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 1–12 and September 29–30. 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 1981?
In September 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: September 14–27. 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 1981?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in September 1981. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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