September 2015 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 2015
Sunday, September 27, 10:51 p.m.
Moon in Aries
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in September 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2:41 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, September 28, 2:51 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, September 13, 6:41 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Sunday, September 13 still falls on the evening of Saturday, September 12.
Every moon phase in September 2015: 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 2015 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 2015
- Last quarterSaturday, September 5, 5:54 a.m. Gemini
- New moonSunday, September 13, 2:41 a.m. Virgo
- Partial solar eclipseSunday, September 13, 2:54 a.m. Virgo
- First quarterMonday, September 21, 4:59 a.m. Sagittarius
- Total lunar eclipseSunday, September 27, 10:47 p.m. Aries
- Full moonSunday, September 27, 10:51 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. 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 2015 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Aries |
| 2Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Taurus |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Gemini |
| 5Sat | Last quarter5:54 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Gemini |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Cancer |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Leo |
| 10Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Leo |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 13Sun | New moon2:41 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Virgo |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Scorpio |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Sagittarius |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Sagittarius |
| 21Mon | First quarter4:59 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Capricorn |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Capricorn |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 24Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Aquarius |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Aquarius |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 27Sun | Full moon10:51 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aries |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | 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 2015?
The full moon in September 2015 is on Sunday, September 27 at 10:51 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, September 27 at 10:47 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in September 2015?
The new moon in September 2015 is on Sunday, September 13 at 2:41 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 partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Sunday, September 13 at 2:54 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in September 2015?
Quarter moons in September 2015: last quarter on Saturday, September 5 at 5:54 a.m. and first quarter on Monday, September 21 at 4:59 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 2015?
In September 2015 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 14–26. 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 2015?
In September 2015 the Moon is waning on these days: September 1–12 and September 28–30. 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 2015?
Yes: partial solar eclipse on Sunday, September 13 at 2:54 a.m. and total lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 27 at 10:47 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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