September 1988 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 1988
Sunday, September 25, 3:07 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in September 1988
Sunday, September 11, 12:49 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, September 25, 7:07 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, September 11, 4:49 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Sunday, September 11 still falls on the evening of Saturday, September 10.
Every moon phase in September 1988: 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 1988 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 1988
- Last quarterFriday, September 2, 11:50 p.m. Gemini
- Annular solar eclipseSunday, September 11, 12:43 a.m. Virgo
- New moonSunday, September 11, 12:49 a.m. Virgo
- First quarterSunday, September 18, 11:18 p.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonSunday, September 25, 3:07 p.m. Aries
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 1988 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Taurus |
| 2Fri | Last quarter11:50 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Gemini |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Gemini |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Cancer |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Cancer |
| 6Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Leo |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Leo |
| 9Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 11Sun | New moon12:49 a.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Virgo |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
| 14Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Libra |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Scorpio |
| 16Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Scorpio |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Sagittarius |
| 18Sun | First quarter11:18 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Sagittarius |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Capricorn |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aquarius |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aquarius |
| 23Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 25Sun | Full moon3:07 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 30Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Gemini |
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 1988?
The full moon in September 1988 is on Sunday, September 25 at 3:07 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in September 1988?
The new moon in September 1988 is on Sunday, September 11 at 12:49 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Sunday, September 11 at 12:43 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in September 1988?
Quarter moons in September 1988: last quarter on Friday, September 2 at 11:50 p.m. and first quarter on Sunday, September 18 at 11:18 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 1988?
In September 1988 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 12–24. 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 1988?
In September 1988 the Moon is waning on these days: September 1–10 and September 26–30. 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 1988?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Sunday, September 11 at 12:43 a.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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