September 1996 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 1996
Thursday, September 26, 10:51 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in September 1996
Thursday, September 12, 7:07 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, September 27, 2:51 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, September 12, 11:07 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 1996: 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 1996 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 1996
- Last quarterWednesday, September 4, 3:06 p.m. Gemini
- New moonThursday, September 12, 7:07 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterFriday, September 20, 7:23 a.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonThursday, September 26, 10:51 p.m. Aries
- Total lunar eclipseThursday, September 26, 10:54 p.m. Aries
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 1996 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 2Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Taurus |
| 3Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Taurus |
| 4Wed | Last quarter3:06 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Gemini |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Gemini |
| 6Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Cancer |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 8Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 9Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Leo |
| 10Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Leo |
| 11Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 12Thu | New moon7:07 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 15Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 16Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 17Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Scorpio |
| 18Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Sagittarius |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Sagittarius |
| 20Fri | First quarter7:23 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Capricorn |
| 21Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Capricorn |
| 22Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 23Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Aquarius |
| 24Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Aquarius |
| 25Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 26Thu | Full moon10:51 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 30Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Taurus |
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 1996?
The full moon in September 1996 is on Thursday, September 26 at 10:51 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, September 26 at 10:54 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in September 1996?
The new moon in September 1996 is on Thursday, September 12 at 7:07 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 1996?
Quarter moons in September 1996: last quarter on Wednesday, September 4 at 3:06 p.m. and first quarter on Friday, September 20 at 7:23 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 1996?
In September 1996 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 13–25. 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 1996?
In September 1996 the Moon is waning on these days: September 1–11 and September 27–30. 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 1996?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Thursday, September 26 at 10:54 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.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
In the Sanctuary you ask a question, and the AI answers with today's moon phase, the planets and your birth date in mind. The moon calendar with tips for every day is free there. You get 5 free tokens to start, and a reading costs 1 token.
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