September 2021 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 2021
Monday, September 20, 7:55 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
New moon in September 2021
Monday, September 6, 8:52 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, September 20, 11:55 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, September 7, 12:52 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 2021: 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 2021 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 2021
- New moonMonday, September 6, 8:52 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterMonday, September 13, 4:39 p.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonMonday, September 20, 7:55 p.m. Pisces
- Last quarterTuesday, September 28, 9:57 p.m. Cancer
September 2021 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Cancer |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Leo |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Leo |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 6Mon | New moon8:52 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Libra |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Libra |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Scorpio |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Scorpio |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Sagittarius |
| 13Mon | First quarter4:39 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Sagittarius |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Capricorn |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Capricorn |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aquarius |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Aquarius |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aquarius |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 20Mon | Full moon7:55 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aries |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Taurus |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Taurus |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Taurus |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Gemini |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Gemini |
| 28Tue | Last quarter9:57 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Cancer |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Cancer |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Cancer |
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 2021?
The full moon in September 2021 is on Monday, September 20 at 7:55 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces.
When is the new moon in September 2021?
The new moon in September 2021 is on Monday, September 6 at 8:52 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.
When are the quarter moons in September 2021?
Quarter moons in September 2021: first quarter on Monday, September 13 at 4:39 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, September 28 at 9:57 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 2021?
In September 2021 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 7–19. 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 2021?
In September 2021 the Moon is waning on these days: September 1–5 and September 21–30. 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 2021?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in September 2021. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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