September 2023 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 2023
Friday, September 29, 5:58 a.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in September 2023
Thursday, September 14, 9:40 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, September 29, 9:58 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, September 15, 1:40 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 2023: 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 2023 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 2023
- Last quarterWednesday, September 6, 6:21 p.m. Gemini
- New moonThursday, September 14, 9:40 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterFriday, September 22, 3:32 p.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonFriday, September 29, 5:58 a.m. Aries
September 2023 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aries |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Aries |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Taurus |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Taurus |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Taurus |
| 6Wed | Last quarter6:21 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Gemini |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Gemini |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Cancer |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Leo |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Leo |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 14Thu | New moon9:40 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Libra |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Libra |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Scorpio |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Sagittarius |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Sagittarius |
| 22Fri | First quarter3:32 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Sagittarius |
| 23Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Capricorn |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Capricorn |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aquarius |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Aquarius |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 29Fri | Full moon5:58 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aries |
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 2023?
The full moon in September 2023 is on Friday, September 29 at 5:58 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in September 2023?
The new moon in September 2023 is on Thursday, September 14 at 9:40 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 2023?
Quarter moons in September 2023: last quarter on Wednesday, September 6 at 6:21 p.m. and first quarter on Friday, September 22 at 3:32 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 2023?
In September 2023 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 15–28. 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 2023?
In September 2023 the Moon is waning on these days: September 1–13 and September 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 2023?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in September 2023. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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