September 1997 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 1997
Tuesday, September 16, 2:51 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in September 1997
Monday, September 1, 7:52 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, September 16, 6:51 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, September 1, 11:52 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 1997: 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 1997 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 1997
- New moonMonday, September 1, 7:52 p.m. Virgo
- Partial solar eclipseMonday, September 1, 8:03 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterTuesday, September 9, 9:31 p.m. Sagittarius
- Total lunar eclipseTuesday, September 16, 2:46 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonTuesday, September 16, 2:51 p.m. Pisces
- Last quarterTuesday, September 23, 9:35 a.m. Cancer
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. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
September 1997 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | New moon7:52 p.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Virgo |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 4Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Libra |
| 5Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Libra |
| 6Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
| 7Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Scorpio |
| 8Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Scorpio |
| 9Tue | First quarter9:31 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Sagittarius |
| 10Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Sagittarius |
| 11Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 12Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 13Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aquarius |
| 14Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aquarius |
| 15Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 16Tue | Full moon2:51 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 18Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 19Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 20Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 21Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Gemini |
| 22Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Gemini |
| 23Tue | Last quarter9:35 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Cancer |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
| 26Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Leo |
| 27Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Leo |
| 28Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Virgo |
| 29Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 30Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
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 1997?
The full moon in September 1997 is on Tuesday, September 16 at 2:51 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Tuesday, September 16 at 2:46 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in September 1997?
The new moon in September 1997 is on Monday, September 1 at 7:52 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 partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Monday, September 1 at 8:03 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in September 1997?
Quarter moons in September 1997: first quarter on Tuesday, September 9 at 9:31 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, September 23 at 9:35 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 1997?
In September 1997 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 2–15. 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 1997?
In September 1997 the Moon is waning on these days: September 17–30. 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 1997?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Monday, September 1 at 8:03 p.m. and total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, September 16 at 2:46 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. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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