September 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moon in September 2026
Saturday, September 26, 12:49 p.m.
Moon in Aries
New moon in September 2026
Thursday, September 10, 11:27 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, September 26, 4:49 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, September 11, 3:27 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in September 2026: 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 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in September 2026
- Last quarterFriday, September 4, 3:51 a.m. Gemini
- New moonThursday, September 10, 11:27 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterFriday, September 18, 4:44 p.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonSaturday, September 26, 12:49 p.m. Aries
September 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Taurus |
| 2Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Taurus |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Gemini |
| 4Fri | Last quarter3:51 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Gemini |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Cancer |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Leo |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 10Thu | New moon11:27 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Libra |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Scorpio |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Scorpio |
| 16Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Scorpio |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Sagittarius |
| 18Fri | First quarter4:44 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Capricorn |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Capricorn |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Aquarius |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Aquarius |
| 24Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 26Sat | Full moon12:49 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aries |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aries |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Taurus |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Taurus |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
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 2026?
The full moon in September 2026 is on Saturday, September 26 at 12:49 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries.
When is the new moon in September 2026?
The new moon in September 2026 is on Thursday, September 10 at 11:27 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 2026?
Quarter moons in September 2026: last quarter on Friday, September 4 at 3:51 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, September 18 at 4:44 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 2026?
In September 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: September 11–25. 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 2026?
In September 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: September 1–9 and September 27–30. 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 2026?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in September 2026. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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