Moon Phase on Friday, September 18, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- First Quarter
- Illumination
- 48%
- Moon age
- 7.5 days
- Moonrise
- 2:31 PM
- Moonset
- 11:10 PM
Times on this page are for New York, NY (EDT) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.
On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Moon is at First Quarter, about 48% illuminated. Despite the name, half of the visible disk is lit. "Quarter" refers to the Moon being a quarter of the way through its orbit since New Moon.
The Moon reaches First Quarter around Friday, September 18, 2026. It looks like a half circle lit on the right (Northern Hemisphere). It rises around midday, is highest around sunset and sets around midnight. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 2:31 PM.
Viewing tips
This is one of the best phases for binoculars or a small telescope. Scan along the terminator for crater rims and mountain ranges in strong relief. Evening viewing is convenient, and the Moon sets around midnight, leaving the later night darker.
The next major phase is the Full Moon on September 26 at 12:49 PM EDT, 8 days from now.
The next full moon is the Harvest Moon on Saturday, September 26, 2026. See the Harvest Moon page for times in every US time zone.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Friday, September 18, 2026?
- On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Moon is in its First Quarter phase, about 48% illuminated and 7.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on September 18 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 2:31 PM and moonset at 11:10 PM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after September 18?
- The next full moon is the Harvest Moon on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM EDT.