September 2020 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 2020
Wednesday, September 2, 1:22 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
New moon in September 2020
Thursday, September 17, 7:00 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, September 2, 5:22 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Wednesday, September 2 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, September 1. New moon: Thursday, September 17, 11:00 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 2020: 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 2020 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 2020
- Full moonWednesday, September 2, 1:22 a.m. Pisces
- Last quarterThursday, September 10, 5:26 a.m. Gemini
- New moonThursday, September 17, 7:00 a.m. Virgo
- First quarterWednesday, September 23, 9:55 p.m. Capricorn
September 2020 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 2Wed | Full moon1:22 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aries |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Aries |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Taurus |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Taurus |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Gemini |
| 10Thu | Last quarter5:26 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Gemini |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Cancer |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Cancer |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Leo |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Leo |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Leo |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 17Thu | New moon7:00 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Scorpio |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Sagittarius |
| 23Wed | First quarter9:55 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Sagittarius |
| 24Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Capricorn |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aquarius |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Aquarius |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Pisces |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
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 2020?
The full moon in September 2020 is on Wednesday, September 2 at 1:22 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces.
When is the new moon in September 2020?
The new moon in September 2020 is on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 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 2020?
Quarter moons in September 2020: last quarter on Thursday, September 10 at 5:26 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:55 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 2020?
In September 2020 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 1 and September 18–30. 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 2020?
In September 2020 the Moon is waning on these days: September 3–16. 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 2020?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in September 2020. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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