September 2017 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 3:03 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
New moon in September 2017
Wednesday, September 20, 1:30 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, September 6, 7:03 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, September 20, 5:30 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, September 20 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, September 19.
Every moon phase in September 2017: 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 2017 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 2017
- Full moonWednesday, September 6, 3:03 a.m. Pisces
- Last quarterWednesday, September 13, 2:25 a.m. Gemini
- New moonWednesday, September 20, 1:30 a.m. Virgo
- First quarterWednesday, September 27, 10:54 p.m. Capricorn
September 2017 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 2Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 3Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aquarius |
| 4Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 5Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 6Wed | Full moon3:03 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 9Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aries |
| 10Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Taurus |
| 11Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Taurus |
| 12Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Gemini |
| 13Wed | Last quarter2:25 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Gemini |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Cancer |
| 15Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 16Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Leo |
| 17Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Leo |
| 18Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 19Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 20Wed | New moon1:30 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Libra |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 23Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 24Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Scorpio |
| 25Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 26Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Sagittarius |
| 27Wed | First quarter10:54 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Sagittarius |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Capricorn |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Capricorn |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aquarius |
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 2017?
The full moon in September 2017 is on Wednesday, September 6 at 3:03 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces.
When is the new moon in September 2017?
The new moon in September 2017 is on Wednesday, September 20 at 1:30 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.
When are the quarter moons in September 2017?
Quarter moons in September 2017: last quarter on Wednesday, September 13 at 2:25 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, September 27 at 10:54 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 2017?
In September 2017 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 1–5 and September 21–30. 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 2017?
In September 2017 the Moon is waning on these days: September 7–19. 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 2017?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in September 2017. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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