September 1987 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 1987
Monday, September 7, 2:13 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
New moon in September 1987
Tuesday, September 22, 11:08 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, September 7, 6:13 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, September 23, 3:08 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 1987: 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 1987 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 1987
- Full moonMonday, September 7, 2:13 p.m. Pisces
- Last quarterMonday, September 14, 7:45 p.m. Gemini
- New moonTuesday, September 22, 11:08 p.m. Virgo
- Annular solar eclipseTuesday, September 22, 11:11 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterWednesday, September 30, 6:39 a.m. Capricorn
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
September 1987 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Sagittarius |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Sagittarius |
| 3Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 4Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 5Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aquarius |
| 6Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 7Mon | Full moon2:13 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Aries |
| 11Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Taurus |
| 13Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Gemini |
| 14Mon | Last quarter7:45 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Gemini |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Gemini |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Cancer |
| 18Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Leo |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Leo |
| 20Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Leo |
| 21Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 22Tue | New moon11:08 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Virgo |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Scorpio |
| 26Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 27Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Scorpio |
| 28Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Sagittarius |
| 29Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Sagittarius |
| 30Wed | First quarter6:39 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | 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 1987?
The full moon in September 1987 is on Monday, September 7 at 2:13 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces.
When is the new moon in September 1987?
The new moon in September 1987 is on Tuesday, September 22 at 11:08 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Tuesday, September 22 at 11:11 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in September 1987?
Quarter moons in September 1987: last quarter on Monday, September 14 at 7:45 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:39 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 1987?
In September 1987 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 1–6 and September 23–30. 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 1987?
In September 1987 the Moon is waning on these days: September 8–21. 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 1987?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Tuesday, September 22 at 11:11 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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