September 2016 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 2016
Friday, September 16, 3:05 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moons in September 2016
Thursday, September 1, 5:03 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
Annular solar eclipse
Friday, September 30, 8:12 p.m.
Moon in Libra
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, September 16, 7:05 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, September 1, 9:03 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, October 1, 12:12 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 2016: 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 2016 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 2016
- New moonThursday, September 1, 5:03 a.m. Virgo
- Annular solar eclipseThursday, September 1, 5:06 a.m. Virgo
- First quarterFriday, September 9, 7:49 a.m. Sagittarius
- Penumbral lunar eclipseFriday, September 16, 2:54 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonFriday, September 16, 3:05 p.m. Pisces
- Last quarterFriday, September 23, 5:56 a.m. Cancer
- New moonFriday, September 30, 8:12 p.m. Libra
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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. 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 2016 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | New moon5:03 a.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Virgo |
| 2Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Libra |
| 5Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Scorpio |
| 6Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 7Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Scorpio |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Sagittarius |
| 9Fri | First quarter7:49 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Sagittarius |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Capricorn |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Capricorn |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 13Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Aquarius |
| 14Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aquarius |
| 15Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 16Fri | Full moon3:05 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Taurus |
| 20Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 21Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Gemini |
| 22Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Gemini |
| 23Fri | Last quarter5:56 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Cancer |
| 24Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Cancer |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Leo |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Leo |
| 27Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Leo |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 29Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 30Fri | New moon8:12 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
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 2016?
The full moon in September 2016 is on Friday, September 16 at 3:05 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, September 16 at 2:54 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in September 2016?
There are two new moons in September 2016: on Thursday, September 1 at 5:03 a.m. and on Friday, September 30 at 8:12 p.m., both Eastern Time. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, September 1 at 5:06 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in September 2016?
Quarter moons in September 2016: first quarter on Friday, September 9 at 7:49 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, September 23 at 5:56 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 2016?
In September 2016 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 2016?
In September 2016 the Moon is waning on these days: September 17–29. 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 2016?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Thursday, September 1 at 5:06 a.m. and penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, September 16 at 2:54 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. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. 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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